GRC Security Expert

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B and B2C businesses. Both divisions leverage Playtech’s proprietary technology to deliver innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining betting and gaming experience. Playtech is the gambling industry's leading technology company delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry's most popular product verticals, including, casino, live casino, sports betting, bingo and poker. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtech.com & www.playtechpeople.com

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech’s overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Playtech's Governance Risk and Compliance team is looking for a GRC Security Expert with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Your influential mission. You will...

• Define, establish and implement organizational information security processes, to ensure business, regulatory, legislative and contractual requirements and obligations are met.
• Manage the internal and external ISMS audit processes, monitor effectiveness of controls and corrective actions in cooperation with the stakeholders across the organization.
• Manage gap analysis, compliance readiness, and compliance monitoring activities for ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS and other regulatory security audits.
• Coordinate external security audits, assessments and testing as well as remediation plans development and implementation.
• Identify, assess and monitor information security risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Develop content, coordinate and facilitate a comprehensive organizational information security awareness training program.
• Manage security requirements with third parties, including due diligence of products and services providers and information security requirements clauses in service provision agreements and contracts.
• Develop, coordinate and maintain information security policies, procedures and other security related documents.
• Analyze, map and communicate information security requirements, that derive from legislative and regulatory obligations in various jurisdictions.
• Serve as project manager/lead within security projects.
• Continually improve and update knowledge to accommodate changes to the company’s regulatory environment and needs.

Components for success. You...

• Possess proven experience (3+ years) across security governance, risk and compliance domain
• Have strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including executive management, managers and subject matter experts
• Have strong management skills, leading people, delegating tasks, setting goals and ensuring objectives are met in continuous and deadline-oriented activities
• Are experienced in leading ISO 27001: 2022 and PCI DSS certification and surveillance audits as well as leading and supporting information security risk assessments and management process
• Have bachelor’s degree in information security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrate a pro-active, self-motivated approach and ability to work independently within a global security team
• Are highly proficient in written and spoken English

You'll get extra points for...

• Prior experience working within a SaaS/Online Gambling organization
• Technical experience in IT infrastructure, networks, databases, or software development.
• Basic knowledge of GLI technical standards (GLI-19\GLI-33)
• Having professional certification (CISSP/CISM and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or similar)
• Basic knowledge of AI Act requirements and ISO 42001:2023

Thrive in a culture that values...

• Initiative-taking and confident approach at the workplace
• Global scope and inclusive working environment
• Constant learning and development opportunities
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being
• Fun and engaging company events

GRC SECURITY UNIT

At our GRC Security business unit, we view every challenge as a stepping stone towards innovation and growth. We are on the lookout for individuals who are not just curious, but also thrive in team environments. If you have a passion for exploring new cybersecurity frameworks and solutions, then you are the one we are looking for. Join us, and turn challenges into opportunities for learning and innovation.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.