Cybersecurity Analyst GRC

Avnet Business Services GmbH

Avnet Business Services GmbH is the service provider of the Avnet Group in EMEA, founded in 2020. With its brands EBV Elektronik, Avnet Silica, Avnet Abacus, Avnet Embedded and Farnell, Avnet is one of the world's most successful distributors of semiconductor products and related services. Avnet is also an S&P 500 listed group. Employees in 70 countries set new standards every day in terms of innovation and quality, for which Avnet has been known in the market for 100 years.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst to help lead our cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, third-party risk, audit, and policy programs. This is an exciting opportunity to drive enterprise-wide security initiatives, partner with stakeholders across the organization, and mentor junior team members while further developing your leadership capabilities.

• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments and risk management activities across the organization.
• Manage third-party cyber risk assessments and supplier security reviews.
• Support and lead SOX, audit, compliance, and customer security assessment activities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance processes.
• Monitor remediation efforts and validate the effectiveness of security controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for GRC processes, automation, reporting, and metrics.
• Develop executive-level and management-level cyber risk reporting and dashboards.
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to Analyst I and Analyst II team members.
• Partner with IT, Information Security, Legal, Privacy, Audit, Procurement, and business stakeholders globally to support security and compliance objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, GRC, Risk Management, Compliance, IT Audit, Information Security, or Third-Party Risk Management.
• Proven experience leading risk assessments, audits, compliance reviews, or security governance initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity controls, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Experience with SOX, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC, Privacy frameworks, and Customer Security Assessments.
• Experience working with GRC platforms such as AuditBoard, ServiceNow, OnSpring, or similar tools.
• Previous mentoring, team lead, or supervisory experience.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or equivalent are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance risk management with business objectives.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for cybersecurity, governance, and developing others.

At Avnet, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional success, health, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu.

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