Department Manager & Lead Auditor – Information Security & AI Certification (IS&AI)

MTIC Group is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Training . To support our expanding digital portfolio, we are growing our Information Security & AI Certification (IS&AI) Department and seeking a Department Manager & Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001 .

Role Summary

In this leadership and technical role, you will manage departmental operations, scheme expansion, and accreditation compliance under ISO/IEC 17021-1 , while leading third-party audits and supervising our team of auditors and technical experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage operations, quality assurance, and accreditation scopes for ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001 .
• Qualify, assign, and supervise internal and freelance Lead Auditors and Technical Experts .
• Act as the senior technical authority for client inquiries, technical committees, and accreditation audits.
• Plan and conduct ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001 third-party audits.
• Evaluate client information security frameworks, threat management strategies, AI impact assessments, and governance policies .
• Prepare objective audit reports, ensure strict impartiality , monitor corrective actions, and oversee technical approvals .

Technical Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering , or a related field.
• Certifications: Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent) and qualified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor (or completed conversion training).
• Experience: 4+ years in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or AI Governance; 4+ years auditing within an ISO/IEC 17021 Certification Body environment.
• Languages: Professional fluency in English . Italian or other European languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• Executive-technical leadership role within an established global MTIC group.
• Direct authority over cutting-edge AI Governance and Information Security schemes.
• Continuous professional development and a competitive compensation package .