GRC Specialist - Ericsson

Ericsson is seeking an experienced GRC Specialist with 8 to 15 years of expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance to join our team in Noida or Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing risk frameworks, compliance programs, and governance processes within large enterprises, preferably in telecom or IT sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain governance, risk, and compliance frameworks aligned with global standards and Ericsson policies.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments and compliance audits to identify gaps and recommend remediation actions.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, COBIT, and ITIL.
• Manage and monitor compliance controls and policies to mitigate organizational risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to facilitate audit readiness and compliance reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for GRC processes and tools.
• Support incident response and business continuity planning from a GRC perspective.
• Lead awareness programs and training sessions on governance, risk, and compliance topics.
• Utilize and optimize GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow GRC) for automated risk management and reporting.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8 to 15 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance roles.
• In-depth knowledge of GRC frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, GDPR, ITIL).
• Practical experience with GRC tools and platforms.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management and control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar preferred.

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