Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Consultant

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Information Security professional with knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and incident response.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for COET srl.
• Analyze threats, vulnerabilities, control effectiveness, and residual risks.
• Maintain and update cybersecurity risk registers.
• Track risk mitigation and remediation activities through completion.
• Recommend ways to improve the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of Information Security operations.
• Develop and monitor cybersecurity policies, standards, and control requirements.
• Review risk assessments, mitigation plans, exceptions, and risk acceptance requests.
• Support cybersecurity governance forums and reporting activities.
• Assist with internal and external cybersecurity audits.
• Coordinate evidence collection and remediation tracking.
• Assess compliance with Hitachi Energy cybersecurity standards and applicable country regulations, including NIS2.
• Support control assessments and gap analyses.
• Develop risk metrics, dashboards, and management reports.
• Prepare materials for management and governance reviews.
• Escalate significant cybersecurity risks and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with IT, Product Security, IAM, Legal, Procurement, Privacy, and business teams.
• Provide guidance on cybersecurity risk management processes and requirements.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and risk-informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Nice to Haves

• Experience in Information Security governance, risk management, compliance, and incident response.
• Knowledge of common cybersecurity frameworks and regulations, such as NIST, NIS2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
• CISSP, CISM, or an equivalent certification is desirable.
• Fluency in both Italian and English.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cybersecurity and business teams.

Deliverables

• Cybersecurity risk assessments and updated risk registers.
• Risk mitigation and remediation tracking.
• Cybersecurity policies, standards, and control requirements.
• Audit evidence, control assessments, and gap analysis support.
• Risk metrics, dashboards, and management reports.
• Governance review materials and cybersecurity reporting.

Location Requirement

• On-site presence at COET premises in San Donato Milanese, Italy, at least 3 times per month.
• Category: Information Security & Compliance
• Engagement Type: Independent Contractor
• Duration: September 14, 2026 to September 14, 2027
• Country: Italy
• Engagement: Temporary, part-time consulting opportunity
• The client is still evaluating the appropriate engagement structure. The selected talent may ultimately be engaged through an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement rather than as an Independent Contractor.
• Candidates should be comfortable proceeding under either engagement structure. If EOR is selected, additional onboarding requirements and timelines may apply before the engagement begins.