Head of Cyber Security (CISO)

Head of Cyber Security (CISO) opportunity with a healthcare company based in south Dublin. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of cyber strategy, risk and security operations across a complex, highly regulated environment.

This is a key appointment with direct impact on protecting critical systems, sensitive data and ensuring operational resilience. The role partners closely with the CIO and wider executive team.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver business cybersecurity strategy and roadmap
• Provide executive-level guidance on cyber risk, threats and mitigation
• Lead security operations, including incident response and major event escalation
• Establish and oversee SOC capability and system-wide monitoring
• Own risk management, governance and compliance (GDPR, NIS2, etc.)
• Define security architecture, policies and standards across IT and digital programmes
• Build and lead the cybersecurity function
• Budget & Resource Management

Experience

• 10+ years in cybersecurity / information security with experience at Head of / Director / CISO level
• Bachelor’s degree and professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent)
• Experience delivering cybersecurity strategies in a regulated environment (HIQA exp is desirable)
• Strong background in security operations, incident response and risk management
• Deep understanding of core security technologies (SIEM, IAM, endpoint, firewalls etc)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST)
• Experience building and leading security teams