Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance Lead | Open Cosmos · Teeming.ai
Open Cosmos
Open Cosmos provides organizations with straightforward access to satellite data and imagery for environmental monitoring, agriculture, navigation, and scientific research. It designs, builds,…
Open Cosmos provides organizations with straightforward access to satellite data and imagery for environmental monitoring, agriculture, navigation, and scientific research. It designs, builds,…
What they do: End-to-end small satellite design, build, launch and operations (OpenOrbit) plus shared constellation and analytics (OpenConstellation, DataCosmos).
Founded: 2015 (UK)
Recent funding: Series B $50M announced Sept 11, 2023
Employees (reported): 263
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Access to satellite data and space-based services for Earth observation, communications, navigation and scientific missions.
Founded
2015
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Tech Stack
Amazon S3
Cloudflare
Envoy
Google Cloud
Google Identity Platform
Ruby on Rails
Funding Track Record
Series A- 2018
7,000,000
Reported Series A around 2018 (~$7M).
Series B- 2023-09-11
50,000,000
Series B announced Sept 11, 2023; participation included Accenture Ventures and Banco Santander InnoEnergy Climate Tech Fund among others.
Investor Signal
“Backed by impact and strategic investors including ETF Partners, Trill Impact, A&G, Accenture Ventures and Banco Santander InnoEnergy Climate Tech Fund”
Founders
What we do
Join the Team
Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance Lead
HybridDidcot, GB
Hybrid • Didcot, GB
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At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…
Working in our Chief Operating Office (COO)
Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times.
We’re looking for an Information Security GRC Lead to take ownership of how security is defined, embedded and continuously improved across the business. This role sits at the intersection of technology, operations and compliance, ensuring that what we build and how we operate remains secure, resilient and aligned with regulatory expectations.
What will you be doing?
Defining and evolving our information security governance framework so it is clear, practical and aligned with how we operate
What You’ll bring
A strong understanding of information security governance, risk and compliance, and how these translate into real-world practices
For this role you can be based in any of our locations.
To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.
When applying, please submit your CV in English
Why Open Cosmos?
Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.
A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.
A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.
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Owning and shaping security policies, standards and controls so they are understood, usable and consistently applied
Working closely with Engineering, Product and business teams to embed security into day-to-day decisions and workflows
Building and driving a strong security culture across the organisation through relevant, engaging awareness initiatives
Owning the risk register, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and actively managed
Partnering with teams to prioritise and track mitigation actions in a way that supports delivery
Defining and operating our approach to vendor and supply chain security, ensuring third-party risks are understood and controlled
Ensuring data is handled appropriately, particularly where data sovereignty and regulatory requirements apply
Leading our approach to certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and Cyber Essentials Plus
Acting as the main point of contact for audits, coordinating evidence, stakeholders and outcomes
Running internal assessments to identify gaps early and continuously improve our security posture
Practical knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 or NIST, and how to apply them effectively
A clear understanding of data protection principles, including GDPR and data sovereignty considerations
The ability to design policies and controls that are both robust and usable in a fast-moving environment
Confidence working across technical and non-technical teams, bringing clarity to complex topics
The ability to assess risk pragmatically and make decisions that balance security with business needs
Strong ownership, with the drive to take initiatives from definition through to delivery
A collaborative approach, building trust and alignment across teams
Confidence to challenge where needed, ensuring risks are surfaced and addressed appropriately
A mindset focused on continuous improvement, always looking to strengthen how things are done
High levels of integrity when working with sensitive information and regulatory requirements
