Information Security Officer

We are seeking an Information Security Officer to support the implementation and governance of a robust information security framework for a public body involved in delivering critical national infrastructure.

About the Role

Working within the Governance & Legal function and in close collaboration with IT and other key stakeholders, you will drive the development and implementation of strategies, policies, controls, and incident response protocols that align with the Public Sector Cyber Security Standards and NIS2 Directive.

The organisation operates a complex IT landscape including internal systems (supporting up to 600 users), third-party systems, cloud-based services, and externally contracted IT operations. Cybersecurity is recognised as a top enterprise risk, making this a high-visibility and high-impact role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of information security strategies, policies, controls, and cyber incident response plans.
• Manage enterprise-wide cybersecurity assurance programmes.
• Design and deliver security awareness training for internal staff and external partners.
• Maintain a compliance-aligned security framework (Public Sector Cyber Security Standards / NIS2).
• Conduct phishing simulations and other assessments to measure awareness and resilience.
• Partner with contract managers to advise on third-party security reporting and risk.
• Ensure security requirements are built into contracts and vendor relationships.
• Review and respond to breaches/incidents, providing impact analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Report to the Executive Team and Audit & Risk Committee on security risks and performance.
• Liaise with national cyber security groups to stay ahead of public sector cyber developments.

Requirements

• Education: Level 8 Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Info Systems, Mathematics, or related field.
• Certification: Must hold a current CISM or CISSP certification (or equivalent).
• Experience: 4–6+ years in information security roles with hands-on leadership experience.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and Public Sector Security Baselines.
• Exposure to technologies such as:
• Anti-virus/Malware Protection
• Active Directory / Azure AD
• Mobile Device Management
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Firewalls & Intrusion Detection/Prevention
• Vulnerability & Penetration Testing tools

PFH Technology Group, part of Ricoh, is Ireland’s leading ICT services provider, with over 750 professionals across Dublin, Cork, and Galway. Our ISO-certified Custodian™ Cloud and Managed Services support large-scale enterprise operations across all sectors, helping organisations reduce costs, manage complexity, and drive performance.