The Senior GRC Auditor I is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction and efficient execution of engagement plans, while serving as a coach and advisor to team members. This role focuses on IT controls, security, and compliance across SOC 2 engagements, as well as broader risk and assessment services. Responsibilities include evaluating, testing, and documenting controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, and key business processes, including access management, change management, and system operations. This role works across both platform-enabled (e.g., Drata, Vanta) and traditional audit environments, requiring adaptability in leveraging automated evidence as well as performing manual audit procedures. The Senior GRC Auditor I will build strong client relationships through a deep understanding of client systems, technology environments, and compliance requirements, while effectively communicating audit findings and recommendations. Only candidates located in Ireland will be considered at this time. Key Responsibilities - Lead and conduct detailed external audits of clients' business processes and IT controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. - Observe, review, document, and test key business process transactions, access controls, change management controls, operational and organizational controls, and automated controls for engagements. - Review, document, evaluate and test application controls, particularly automated controls on a wide range of systems and software applications across a wide variety of client business processes. - Evaluate clients' business, IT, and security risks, identifying areas of concern and recommending appropriate control measures and process improvements to mitigate risks. - Assess security policies and procedures, reviewing risk management / risk assessment documentation, and controls of our clients’ business applications, networks, operating systems, and other components of their technology infrastructure. - Support internal and external security assessments of new and existing services and infrastructure including operational, regulatory, and contractual requirements. - Develop and nurture strong relationships with clients, gaining insight into their businesses, risks, and compliance. - Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Skills, Knowledge and Expertise - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field. - 3+ years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, audit, advisory, consulting, or related professional services roles. - Experience mentoring or