Role Description SmartRecruiters is looking for a Senior Information Security Engineer to join the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team. This role is critical to ensuring that SmartRecruiters' applications, systems, and processes remain compliant with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including: - ISO 27001 - ISO 22301 - ISO 42001 - SOC 2 Type II - Cyber Essentials - GDPR - EU AI Act The successful candidate will combine strong GRC expertise with a technical, engineering mindset, driving compliance programmes across multiple frameworks while also addressing complex technical topics such as: - Business continuity - AI security - Cloud compliance This is not a purely audit-focused role; we need someone who can: - Assess security architectures - Support forensic investigations - Build automation to replace manual processes - Provide hands-on guidance to engineering and security teams - Identify opportunities to engineer scalable, repeatable solutions Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in information security, governance, risk, and/or compliance roles with a technical orientation - Demonstrated compliance or auditing experience with at least one major framework - Solid understanding of controls auditing principles and evidence management - Knowledge of risk management methodologies and experience conducting or supporting risk assessments - Ability to manage and deliver on multiple complex projects simultaneously, with minimal supervision - The ability to investigate, question, and interpret internal and external IT security and compliance issues at both a governance and technical level - A strong understanding of technology, cloud-based products, and SaaS environments - Experience working across business units and geographical boundaries to engage engineering, business, and operational teams - Experience with ISO 27001 - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Requirements - Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent - Experience with ISO 9001, 27017, and 27018 - Experience with ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), including BIA, BCP/DRP, and recovery testing - Experience with BSI C5 (Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue) or similar cloud-specific compliance frameworks - Knowledge of AI security principles, experience with ISO 42001, or familiarity with the EU AI Act and its technical requirements - Technical understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), networking fundamentals, identity management, and SaaS security architectures - Experience with enterprise risk management frameworks and tools - Understanding of threat modelling methodologies and secure development lifecycle (SDLC) principles - Hands-on experience with incident response, including participation in security incident investigations, containment, and post-mortem processes Benefits - Remote-friendly culture - Competitive salaries - Strong internal mobility - Meaningful growth opportunities - Environment built on respect and empowerment Company Description SmartRecruiters is the Recruiting AI Company that transforms hiring for the world’s leading enterprises. Built for global scale, SmartRecruiters, an SAP company, delivers an AI-powered hiring platform that automates and optimizes the entire talent acquisition process, ensuring faster and smarter hiring decisions. More than 4,000 companies, including Amazon, Visa, and McDonald's, rely on SmartRecruiters to build winning teams. Recognized by Fosway Industry Analysts as a strategic leader in recruitment technology for three consecutive years, and awarded by Comparably as a top company for Women, Perks and Benefits, Work-Life Balance, Happiness, Compensation, Diversity, and Culture - we take pride in creating a place where everyone can thrive.