Cyber Security Specialist

Job: Cyber Security Compliance & Assurance Lead

Location: Dublin | Hybrid |

Competitive Salary: €75-85k

Type: Perm or Contract

Are you a cybersecurity expert ready to take on a leadership role in compliance and assurance? Our client, a leading organisation at the forefront of technology and security, is seeking a Cyber Security Compliance & Assurance Lead to drive their cybersecurity strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen risk management frameworks.

As the Cyber Security Compliance & Assurance Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring adherence to cybersecurity policies, regulatory mandates, and risk management frameworks. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to assess and manage risk in alignment with industry standards while developing strategies to enhance the organisation’s overall security posture. Your expertise will shape cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring resilience against emerging threats and fostering a proactive security culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, driving strategic cybersecurity initiatives and fostering a security-first culture.
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity compliance frameworks aligned with NIST CSF, NIS2, PART-IS, GDPR, and other regulations.
• Conduct internal and external audits, translating findings into actionable security enhancements.
• Develop assurance processes that drive strategic resilience against evolving threats.
• Implement risk management frameworks and ensure effective communication of security risks across the organisation.
• Provide subject matter expertise in incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives.
• Stay ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats and regulatory changes through continuous horizon scanning and engagement with industry peers.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulators and external cybersecurity organisations.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity assurance, compliance, risk management, or IT governance.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, frameworks, and standards: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, GDPR, PCI-DSS, Cloud Security.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, managing audits, and implementing security solutions.
• Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure), secure SDLC, and identity & access management.
• Proven ability to communicate security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with experience in building and managing cybersecurity teams.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and risk-based project management methodologies.
• Ideally a Professional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent.
• Some experience with DevSecOps methodologies and enterprise transformation programs.
• Ideally a background in large-scale, complex technology environments, but all expeirence considered.

Why Join?

Be at the helm of an organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, influencing key decisions and shaping security frameworks.

Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Enjoy a collaborative workplace with professional development opportunities and career progression.

Competitive salary, benefits package, and hybrid working flexibility.

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and want to lead in an organisation that values innovation, compliance, and strategic security leadership, apply now!

Interested? Contact us today to discuss this exciting opportunity further.