Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead (CIO-2026-108-LD)

Requirements

• Ability to design and implement policy frameworks in areas such as data governance, cybersecurity and computing architecture.
• Experience of stakeholder-management including facilitating multi-party collaboration.
• Excellent analytics skills with an ability to work effectively in a federated environment with distributed responsibilities.
• Understand risk management methodologies and enterprise risk frameworks.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and best practices (such as ISO 27001, NIST).
• Technical competencies:
• Architecture and design of ICT systems.
• Process analysis, definition and improvement.
• Implementation of vision and strategic agility.
• Knowledge of best practices for implementing ICT security standards and policies.
• Risk management.
• Behavioural competencies:
• Creating Vision and Strategic Partnerships: ensuring alignment to overall strategy when revising unit goals and priorities in the event of changing circumstances.
• Building Relationships: understanding how individual differences bring added value to the Organization; promoting complementarities.
• Communicating Effectively: listening actively to others and letting others speak.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: demonstrating openness to new ideas and situations.
• Language skills:
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
• Eligibility and closing date:
• Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States .
• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 07.06.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
• Employment Conditions:
• Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week
• Job Flexibility: Hybrid
• This position involves:
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Job grade: 6-7
• Job reference: CIO-2026-108-LD
• Field of work: Software Engineering and IT
• Benchmark Job Title: Computing Engineer
• Global Benefits
• A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.
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Additional Information

Introduction: This function co-ordinates the definition of policies and adherence assessments in the CERN Office of the CIO in areas of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). This includes data governance, enterprise architecture, cyber-security and vendor risk management. Functions: Lead and coordinate Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities across the Office of the CIO (OCIO). Represent the OCIO in senior management forums and technical committees, ensuring alignment and visibility. Develop and manage OCIO work plans, monitor progress, and proactively flag risks or issues to the CIO. Serve as the primary point of contact for all audit-related matters within the CIO function. Master's Degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Information Technology or a related field.

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