Cyber Programme Manager

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Ireland; On-site; EUR 110,700 - 129,150; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists in Dublin seeks an experienced Cyber Security Programme Manager to lead a broad programme of security initiatives. This hands-on leadership role will drive improvements, governance, risk management and major technology change programmes within a growing organisation.

You'll collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders and external partners to embed security in strategy and operations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in information security or security programme management.
• Experience delivering security projects in complex environments.
• Solid governance, risk management and compliance knowledge.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST and CIS Controls.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies and cloud environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategy with hands-on delivery.
• Experience with security operations, incident response or tooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead security projects and programmes from planning to delivery.
• Mature the security operating model.
• Oversee endpoint, cloud, identity and vulnerability management.
• Support security architecture reviews and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain security policies and standards.
• Manage audits, compliance activities and risk reporting.
• Lead incident response and drive continuous improvement.
• Support data protection and information governance.
• Deliver security reporting to senior management.
• Increase security awareness through training and engagement.

Skills

Information security

Security governance

Risk management

Compliance

Cloud security

Microsoft security

Stakeholder management

Incident response

Security operations

Security tooling

Tools

Microsoft security tools

Job description

Cyber Security Programme Manager

Duration: 12 month rolling day rate contract 600-700 per day
Location: Dublin
Onsite Requirement: 3 to 4 days onsite per week

Summary of Role

We're looking for an experienced Information Security Programme Manager to lead and deliver a broad range of cyber security initiatives within a growing organisation.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll drive security improvements, strengthen governance, manage security risks, and support major technology change programmes.

You'll work closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure security remains a core part of the organisation's strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead information security projects and programmes from planning through to delivery.
• Improve and mature the organisation's security operating model.
• Oversee security technologies and processes across endpoint, cloud, identity, and vulnerability management.
• Support security architecture reviews and risk assessments for new projects and systems.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage security audits, compliance activities, and risk reporting.
• Lead the response to security incidents and drive continuous improvement.
• Support data protection and information governance initiatives.
• Deliver clear security reporting and updates to senior management.
• Increase security awareness across the organisation through training and engagement.

Experience Required

• Strong background in information security, cyber security, or security programme management.
• Experience delivering security projects in complex environments.
• Good understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies and cloud-based environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.
• Experience working with security operations, incident response, or security tooling would be beneficial.

Desirable Certifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
• Microsoft Security certifications
• Other relevant cyber security qualifications

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high‑profile security programme and play a key role in shaping the organisation's cyber security capabilities.

You'll be joining an organisation investing heavily in technology and security, offering strong visibility, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Next Steps

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please submit your CV to Oisín Geoghegan at GCS Recruitment Specialists.

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