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Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Lead-February 2024
Risley
Feb 24, 2026
About Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Lead

  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced information security professional to join Amentum.

  Our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Lead is a key influential member of our team. The role holder will be responsible for driving our compliance and assurance capabilities that range from our internal data protection and information security requirements and those driven through our independent certification to industry frameworks (such as ISO 27001 etc), to our customer specified security requirements. The role holder will be responsible for driving our compliance capabilities and our assurance internally and with our supply chain. Supporting the maintenance of our suite of security policies, standards, processes, procedures and guidance will be integral to the role.

  The role holder will report to our Director of Digital & Data Services, work closely with our Information Security Manager (ISM) and support the operation of our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Security Programme.

  Key responsibilities include:

  Support the operation of Amentums Data Protection Compliance Programme

  Provide advice and guidance concerning data protection and information security

  Develop and deliver training and awareness materials and communications concerning data protection and information security

  Support the completion, review and maintenance of Data Protection Impact Assessments

  Support Information Security Risk Assessments and associated Risk Treatment activities

  Engage with customers and other external bodies

  Conduct maturity assessments of security capabilities and controls

  Develop plans to implement, develop and enforce security requirements

  Develop and maintain assurance function and capabilities incorporating risk management

  Support the maintenance of Amentum’s security policies, standards, processes, procedures and guidance

  Lead customer engagements and internal workshops

  Provide advice and guidance as our authority and SME on GRC related matters

  Conduct Internal Audits

  Engage, support, and facilitate any compliance and external audit requirements

  Support business development initiatives

  Participate in security investigations as needed

  Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  At least 3 years previous experience in a data protection / GRC / information security assurance role

  A relevant professional certification such as: CISM, CRISC, CISA etc.

  A good understanding of the UK-GDPR, DPA’18, ISO 27001 and associated security controls (technical, procedural, personnel and physical)

  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  An effective decision maker, who utilises evidence, available data and personal knowledge to provide clear, accurate and professional decisions

  Ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure to meet deadlines and manage business expectations

  Effective influencing and negotiation skills

  Understanding and experience of business and technical information security concepts including risk management, defence in depth, and accreditation demands

  Practical experience of ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.

  Demonstratable commitment to ongoing professional development

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • ISO 27001 Implementer or Lead Implementer

  • ISO 27001 Auditor or Lead Auditor

  • Education/Training qualification

  Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

  Labor Law Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs)

  EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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