Information Security Specialist Lead

Lead member of the risk and controls team reporting to the Information Security Director. You will lead the identification, documentation, and formalization of security risk and controls framework across the Enterprise to meet the cybersecurity and risk requirements set by Experian.

The Information Security Specialist Lead will contribute to the team's goals of ensuring a sound security posture by assessing the risk-based design of security controls and security capabilities.

You will contribute the design and operation of best practice cyber risk management practices, collaborating with partners across all Security and IT teams in the Enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the security risk and controls team in engaging with Regional BU and Centralized security and IT control owners across the Enterprise to populate the controls library.
• Maintain and update the integrated risk and controls framework based on information security policies and industry best practices and standards.
• Review control activities populated by control owners to ensure they align with requirements outlined in control standards and goals.
• Identify, document, and report control activity gaps and provide recommendations for remediation.
• Compile management reports, summary analysis, and detailed presentations to describe risk and controls program.
• Develop and present content for controls implementation workshops with control owners across the Enterprise.
• Ensure information security controls are aligned and mapped to applicable risks (risk types and risk register entries) in Archer GRC platform.
• Monitor and stay informed about internal and external risk indicators for impacts and potential disruptions to Experian and our mission. Provide these risk indicators as inputs to control assurance and other EGSO activities.
• Contribute to the efficiency of the risk and controls program by ensuring that processes and methodologies are standardized, and stakeholder feedback is captured to ensure improvement and an engagement model.

About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at

Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of experience performing IT Audit, Information Security control assessments.
• Experience with GRC tools, such as Archer.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
• Knowledge of information security risk management management/analysis frameworks such as Open FAIR, NIST 800-37, NIST
• Knowledge of governance, risk, and controls principles and operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Knowledge of IT technologies and methods to secure them with a knowledge of Cloud security. A working knowledge of AWS cloud environment is beneficial.
• Guide the Risk and Control teams continuing maturity using new technologies such as AI and ML.
• Proficient in security control design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proficient in performing impact/risk assessment.
• Experience facilitating small to medium size group meetings with senior leadership audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or relevant field or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or comparable certifications.

Additional Information

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociación Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Birthday day off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward and recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

This is a remote position.