Cybersecurity Policy & Engagement Lead

Executive Edge Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Edge Recruitment seeks a senior Head of Cybersecurity Policy & Engagement to lead national and European cybersecurity initiatives in Ireland. You will drive engagement with government, regulators, industry and European authorities, oversee policy analysis, and guide multi-disciplinary teams.

You will represent the organisation at senior levels, shape policy development, and lead awareness and consultation activities to strengthen resilience across critical sectors in Ireland and Europe.

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent in cybersecurity, science, technology, engineering or a related discipline, or significant senior-level experience.
• Proven senior-level experience in stakeholder engagement and/or policy analysis, preferably within cybersecurity, regulation or a related field.
• Experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, including people and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cybersecurity and resilience engagement activities across regulated entities, public bodies, national and European authorities and working groups.
• Coordinate policy analysis and contribute to development of national and European cybersecurity legislation and policy.
• Represent the organisation at senior stakeholder level, including with government departments, regulators and industry bodies.
• Oversee development and delivery of public consultations related to cybersecurity and resilience functions.
• Build and manage a multi-disciplinary team of expert advisors and specialists and manage the programme budget.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Public speaking

Negotiation

Budget management

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in cybersecurity/related field

Job description

Executive Edge Recruitment seeks a senior Head of Cybersecurity Policy & Engagement to lead national and European cybersecurity initiatives in Ireland. You will drive engagement with government, regulators, industry and European authorities, oversee policy analysis, and guide multi-disciplinary teams.

You will represent the organisation at senior levels, shape policy development, and lead awareness and consultation activities to strengthen resilience across critical sectors in Ireland and Europe.