Enterprise Physical Security Leader

EirGrid; Leinster; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid is seeking a Group Physical Security Manager to lead the enterprise security strategy, governance and risk management for Ireland’s critical infrastructure. Reporting to senior leadership, you will guide secure operations across assets, data centres and events, coordinating with government agencies and partners.

You will drive security programmes, manage budgets and lead a high-performing team to protect people, assets and continuity of operations in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in progressive physical security leadership roles within critical infrastructure or regulated environments.
• Experience delivering enterprise-wide security programmes and governance frameworks.
• Strong engagement with executive leadership, regulators and law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead EirGrid's enterprise physical security strategy and governance.
• Oversee CCTV, access control, alarms, perimeter protection and visitor management.
• Lead security programmes for critical assets and high-profile events.
• Manage security incidents, investigations and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee third-party security providers and contracts.
• Drive risk assessments, audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Enterprise security leadership

Security governance

Stakeholder engagement

Security risk management

Budget management

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Intrusion detection

Perimeter protection

Security management systems

Job description

EirGrid is seeking a Group Physical Security Manager to lead the enterprise security strategy, governance and risk management for Ireland’s critical infrastructure. Reporting to senior leadership, you will guide secure operations across assets, data centres and events, coordinating with government agencies and partners.

You will drive security programmes, manage budgets and lead a high-performing team to protect people, assets and continuity of operations in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.