Risk, Security and Compliance Officer needed at Kurtosys Systems

We are seeking a seasoned Risk, Security and Compliance Officer to strengthen our growing team. This role is intended to enhance the resilience of our team, reducing dependencies on a small number of individuals and broadening our capabilities across the risk spectrum.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our integrated approach to Risk Management, Compliance, and Information Security, ensuring that our controls, governance, and operational practices are robust, scalable, and aligned with business priorities.

You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and lead initiatives that materially improve our risk posture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk & Compliance Leadership

• Drive the development of risk management and compliance processes that align with the organisation’s risk appetite and regulatory obligations

AI-Enabled Security Oversight

• Lead the enablement and oversight of AI agents performing security operations. Define operational rules, escalation logic, and feedback loops to ensure precision and accountability. This will apply to the team’s initiatives as well as help shape initiatives across the organisation

Security Playbook Automation

• Translate detection and response processes into structured, automatable workflows for AI and SOAR platforms

Knowledge Engineering

• Curate and maintain datasets, detection logic, and enrichment sources to support AI-driven decision-making

Incident Oversight & Escalation

• Serve as the escalation point for AI-handled incidents. Validate actions taken and provide feedback to improve detection and response quality

Performance & Resilience Metrics

• Define and track KPIs for both AI agent performance and team resilience, including coverage, response times, and dependency risk

Governance & Ethical Assurance

• Ensure all security and compliance activities—including AI behaviour—adhere to policy, ethical standards, and audit requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with all organisational teams to embed risk, security and compliance into product development and operational workflows

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in Risk Management, Compliance, and Information Security, ideally in a mid-sized or complex environment.
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience with AI/ML tools and their application in security operations.
• Understanding of modern security architectures (e.g., zero trust, cloud security, DevSecOps).
• Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as SOC2, NIST, ISO, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and cloud security platforms.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

BENEFITS: 

• Hybrid Working
• Relaxed Dress Code
• Open Culture
• Flexible Work Hours
• Group Risk Cover
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 20 Days Paid Leave
• Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events
• Access To Learning Platforms
• Working With Experts Across The Globe