Cyber Security Consultant

Principal CyberSecurity Architect

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid/Flexible)

Contract: 6 months renewable, daily rate contract

Rate: €1,000 – 1,100 per day (reflective of the Senior nature of the role)

Overview:

We are partnering with a leading International Information Technology & Manufacturing Organisation to appoint a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Architect. This is a senior-level contract opportunity suited to a professional with a strong background in enterprise security architecture, multi-cloud security, and emerging technology environments.

This role will play a critical part in designing, implementing and evolving cybersecurity architecture & security solutions across this Organisation’s complex Global IT & Business Enterprise, working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams internationally.

As such, we are looking for a Cyber Security expert with experience across multi-cloud, Large-scale Enterprise Infrastructure, Network & Datacentre environments who is able to operate at the Senior Business & Technical levels with key internal stakeholders & governance of external delivery partners.

Key Responsibilities:

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the security and protection of this Multinational / Global enterprise’ systems and data assets, as a key part of a global team of internal Cybersecurity experts.

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level cybersecurity architecture and strategy
• Author and review key architecture artefacts including ROMs, HLDs, BRDs
• Define and implement security controls aligned with business and technical requirements
• Architect security solutions across multi-cloud, AI, and OT environments
• Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation plans
• Advise stakeholders on security risks, technologies, and best practices
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and frameworks
• Balance security and usability to enable business outcomes

Experience & skills required:

• 10+ years’ experience focussed in Cyber Security & Large-scale Enterprise Infrastructure
• Proven experience in Cybersecurity Architect within large-scale enterprise environments
• Expert knowledge of systems & data security, network security, cloud security, firewalls and enterprise architecture
• Experience across PAM, IAM, application security and operational technology (OT)
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, principles, and best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Must have architected / designed & delivered solutions on International scale projects
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF) are highly desirable

Please note that you MUST also have EU/EEA/UK citizenship or hold a current valid work visa for Ireland. No Sponsorship considered.

You must also be able to attend Dublin City Centre Office location on a regular basis within a hybrid working model.

Other Key Terms: Lead CysberSecurity Architect, Cvber Security Expert, Lead Cybersecurity Specialist, Lead Cybersec Architect, Senior IT Security Architect, Senior Cybersecurity Architect, Principal, Principle, Lead IT Cybersecurity Architect, Cyber sec architect, Cyber Security Solutions Architect, IAM, PAM, IT Security Architecture, Systems security, Data security, IT Infrastructure security, Contractor, Contract Cybersecurity Specialist, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant. AWS, Azure or Google GCP, Cisco, Fortinet, Firewalls, Network Security, Applications Security, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security, CyberSecurity, IT Security Architect.