Senior IT Risk & Security Specialist

• Industry: Banking

• Rate: Up to PLN 138/hour net + VAT (B2B)

• Location: Warsaw, Łódź, Gdańsk or Gdynia (2-3 days per week from the office)

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced professional who combines strong technical expertise in IT infrastructure, databases, networking, and automation with hands-on experience in IT Risk Management, audits, compliance, and information security.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting IT risk assessments, coordinating post-audit remediation activities, supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, and collaborating closely with technical, security, risk, and business stakeholders.

Tasks:

• Conduct IT risk assessments, from risk identification through remediation tracking and monitoring.

• Coordinate and drive activities related to closing audit findings and recommendations.

• Prepare documentation, audit evidence, and technical artifacts required by auditors and regulatory authorities.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, risk functions, and internal/external auditors.

• Support regulatory compliance initiatives, including DORA, NIS2, and ECB requirements.

• Assess and improve security controls across infrastructure, networking, and database environments.

• Develop reports, analyses, and solutions supporting risk and compliance processes.

• Design, develop, and maintain solutions based on SharePoint and the Microsoft Power Platform.

• Coordinate project activities, governance processes, stakeholder communication, and progress reporting.

Requirements:

Databases:

• Oracle

• DB2

• Microsoft SQL Server

• PostgreSQL

• Database architecture

• Database security and compliance

• User and access management

• Backup, recovery, and patch management

Network & Infrastructure Security:

• TCP/IP

• DNS

• Network architecture

• Cloud environments

• Internet-facing assets

• Network Security

• Vulnerability Management

• Patch Management

SharePoint & Microsoft Power Platform:

• SharePoint administration

• SharePoint Lists

• Power Apps

• Power Automate

• Design, development, and maintenance of business solutions

Python:

• Data management

• Process automation

• Data analysis

• Reporting and dashboarding

Nice to Have

• Experience in the banking or financial services sector.

• Knowledge of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA).

• Experience working with DORA, NIS2, ECB, or FSA regulations.

• Experience leading remediation programs following IT audits.

• Understanding of Incident Management, Problem Management, and CMDB processes.

Soft Skills

• Strong ability to identify risks and control weaknesses.

• Excellent analytical thinking and proactive problem-solving approach.

• Ability to work effectively with demanding stakeholders.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Experience mentoring and supporting less experienced team members.

• High level of professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Ability to operate effectively in a complex organizational environment.