Senior Control Framework Owner – Authentication & Identity Access Management

Unleash the power of security — shape the future of authentication and identity access! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model.As a Senior Control Framework Owner – Authentication & Identity Access Management, you will be working for our client in the cybersecurity sector, focusing on designing, maintaining, and optimizing controls that safeguard how staff authenticate across systems. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that controls are resilient, compliant, and aligned with emerging threats and regulatory standards, helping protect critical infrastructure and data security globally. Your main responsibilities: • Own the design and continuous improvement of the authentication control framework, including procedures, instructions, and metrics. • Lead the strategic development of the control framework delivery roadmap, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs and cybersecurity threats. • Assess control effectiveness, oversee remediation plans, and track progress to ensure sustained performance. • Collaborate with audit and regulatory teams, acting as the primary point of contact for control testing and compliance activities. • Partner with technology teams to align control maturity initiatives and oversee remediation efforts. • Provide expert guidance to stakeholders across all risk management lines to enhance control strategies. • Monitor and report control metrics, supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement. • Support control operators in issue resolution, exception management, and risk acceptance processes. • Contribute to global process reviews to streamline operations and boost efficiency. • Participate in governance committees and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment. • Lead and develop a high-performing team, nurturing talent and fostering a proactive control culture. You're ideal for this role if you have: • Minimum of 6 years of experience designing and monitoring authentication controls within complex, large-scale environments. • Strong understanding of enterprise risk management and control frameworks. • Proven experience working in diverse, global teams, managing delivery and development responsibilities. • Demonstrated ability to create and implement operational processes and procedures. • Business and IT analysis experience in remediation programs. • Stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization. • Experience working with audit and risk functions. • Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities. • Strong presentation and reporting skills. • Experience in Identity and Access Management functions (preferred). • Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are desirable but not essential. Language Required for the role: • Fluent English Eligibility for the role: • Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.