About Ekco
Founded in 2016, Ekco has quickly become one of Europe’s fastest-growing cloud solution providers and your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider.
IT leaders choose Ekco to drive operational efficiency, scale smarter and stay ahead of risk – powered by local expertise, delivered at European scale.
We specialise in helping organisations advance their cloud maturity guiding transformation, strengthening security, and maximising the value of their technology investments.
️ In simple terms: we help organisations modernise with confidence securing their systems, optimising their cloud, and keeping them resilient in a rapidly changing world.
Today, we’re a thriving team of 1,000+ talented and supportive colleagues across the UK, Ireland, Benelux, South Africa, and Malaysia—and we’re continuing to grow.
At Ekco, how we work matters as much as what we deliver. Our people live by four core values that shape everything we do:
On It: We take ownership, follow through, and get things done.
All In : We collaborate, support each other, and commit fully to shared goals.
Connected: We build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
Hungry to Grow: We stay curious, keep learning, and push ourselves to the next level.
If these values resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home here.
The Role
This role is part of the Group Governance, Risk & Compliance function and supports the Group Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance and Group Data Protection Officer by helping to operate, evidence, monitor and improve the Group Integrated Management System and associated governance, risk, compliance and assurance activities.
As Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst, you will provide hands-on support across the Group GRC function, helping to maintain governance records, coordinate assurance activity, support internal and external audits, assist with risk and supplier assessments, and maintain evidence that demonstrates compliance with Ekco's management system and customer assurance obligations.
The role is suited to someone with a developing understanding of governance, risk, compliance, information security or management system standards, who is able to work accurately, follow structured processes and support stakeholders across different regions and business functions. Experience with ISO/IEC 27001 is strongly desirable, with exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 42001 or related assurance frameworks being beneficial.
Responsibilities:
Integrated Management System Support
Support the preparation of IMS Audit & Risk Committee materials, including action updates, meeting packs, evidence requests and follow-up tracking.
Assist with policy and process administration, including version control, review scheduling, publication support and stakeholder feedback tracking.
Assist with risk assessments across governance, compliance, information security, service management, business continuity, environmental and quality areas.
Audit, Assurance and Certification Support
Support internal audit planning, scheduling, evidence gathering, note taking and audit report preparation.
Supplier Governance and Compliance Support
Collect and review supplier assurance documents, including certifications, security summaries, privacy documentation and contractual evidence.
Reporting, Training and Awareness
Prepare draft reports, summaries and metrics for GRC activities, including risk, audit, assurance, supplier governance and IMS performance.
Requirements:
Skills and Abilities
Experience in governance, risk, compliance, audit, information security, service management, supplier governance or a related control environment.
Exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO 22301, NEN 7510, SOC 2, ISAE 3402 or similar frameworks is beneficial.
Experience supporting audits, evidence gathering, risk assessments, supplier reviews or customer assurance activities is desirable.
A relevant qualification or willingness to work towards one in GRC, audit, information security, data protection or management systems would be beneficial.
Benefits / Perks
- Birthday Leave: One extra day off to celebrate
- Company Pension Scheme
- ️ EkcOlympics: Global team activity challenges
- Unlimited access to Pluralsight for continuous development
- Real opportunities to grow, including international progression
Why Ekco
Company of the year 2026 Tech Excellence Awards
️ Microsoft’s 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the Year
First Irish Microsoft MSP to achieve all four Microsoft Security Specializations
A culture rooted in diversity, equality, inclusion & belonging
A commitment to internal mobility and career progression
Flexible, family-friendly working at the heart of our culture
Proud to be your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider chosen by IT leaders to drive operational efficiency, scale smarter and stay ahead of risk.
