IT Risk Analyst

Salary: up to 5124 EUR/month gross (before tax) based on your skills and experience.

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania (remote)

Schedule: 1 FTE (40 hours/week) 

12-month contract with a high possibility of extension. 

We are Baltic Assist, an outsourcing company specialising in innovative remote career solutions. We provide exciting opportunities on a global level, fostering long-term cooperation between top talent and our partners. By cultivating a desirable environment, our people are empowered to excel and engage with a community of diverse professionals. With a commitment to efficiency and innovation, Baltic Assist aims to be the go-to choice for seeking rewarding careers.

What you'll be doing 

We are looking for an experienced IT Risk Analyst with expertise in Kubernetes to join our dynamic team with one of the biggest players in finance in the country. In this role, you will strengthen the organisation’s security posture by assessing risks, supporting audits, improving internal controls, and ensuring systems and processes are protected against potential cyber threats. You will work closely with IT, audit, and various business teams to identify risks, define remediation plans, and ensure security standards are met across the organisation. 

How you'll spend your day 

• Support security risk assessments across different areas of the organisation.
• Prepare reports on security breaches, including impact analysis and recommended actions.
• Engage with IT service providers, audit teams, and process owners to define mitigation and remediation plans.
• Research current information security trends and recommend the use of modern technologies to enhance protection.
• Assist in developing and maintaining security standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide recommendations on security improvements to management and senior stakeholders.
• Perform regular testing, including simulated attack scenarios, to identify vulnerabilities.
• Communicate audit findings, testing results, and evidence requirements to stakeholders.
• Track timelines for agreed action plans and monitor progress on remediation.
• Maintain the IT risk register and monitor changes, new risks, and third-party risks.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and how they can support better security practices.

You'll be successful if you have 

• A strong understanding of computer networks, database administration, and internet security.
• A degree in IT engineering, IT auditing, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IT risk management, information security, or compliance.
• Knowledge of IT standards, regulations, and security frameworks.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with internal audits, risk registers, and remediation processes.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ITIL, or ISO 27001 (advantage).

What we offer 

• Flexible working arrangements and a hybrid work model to help you succeed in your career while balancing personal needs.
• An inspiring environment in a large IT organisation.
• Work in an international team which concentrates on innovative business-facing solutions 
• An extensive training program to ensure that your skills are maintained and updated on an ongoing basis.
• Open and friendly company culture, great colleagues, company events & teambuildings.

At Baltic Assist, we believe that the strength of our team lies in the diversity of our backgrounds and perspectives. We are fully committed to promoting equal opportunities at every stage of our recruitment and selection processes. Recruitment at Baltic Assist is based solely on individual merit, qualifications, and professional competence. Our shortlisting, interviewing, and selection practices are conducted without discrimination on the grounds of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, age, veteran status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental status, trade union membership, or any other protected characteristics.

By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent that any information provided during the application process or available on the communication channels through which they were contacted (e.g., LinkedIn, email, or other professional platforms) may be collected, stored, and processed by Baltic Assist solely for recruitment purposes.

Baltic Assist is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). All information collected during the recruitment process will be handled securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes. Your data will not be shared with unauthorized parties, and it will be retained only as long as necessary for the recruitment process or as required by applicable laws. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy and GDPR guidelines.