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.