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Information Security Associate

Careers at KKR
Location
Dublin
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.
  • Cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or an equivalent industry-recognized certification(s).
Nice to have
  • Experience working within Information Security, Technology Risk, GRC, Internal Controls, or a related technology governance function.
  • Experience identifying, documenting, assessing, and tracking cyber or technology risk issues through remediation or formal risk acceptance.
  • Exposure to cyber governance frameworks, standards, and control models such as NIST or CIS as well as regulatory frameworks like SOX or NIS 2.
  • Experience supporting the development or maintenance of cyber policies, standards, procedures, control catalogs, or governance documentation.
  • Exposure to application security assessments, system design reviews, product security reviews, or broader technology risk assessments.
What the job really is

The Information Security Associate at KKR will be part of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team, focusing on building and operating cyber governance processes. Daily responsibilities include identifying and documenting cyber risks, supporting remediation strategies, and managing regulatory initiatives. The role also involves enhancing governance frameworks, conducting security assessments, and developing cyber risk metrics and reporting.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed.
  • The role involves working across various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to different disciplines.
  • The position may involve navigating regulatory requirements, which could add complexity to the role.
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