Head of Cyber Security – CISO

Archer Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Cyber Security (CISO) for a rapidly scaling company in Dublin City Centre. The ideal candidate will have 10-15+ years of experience with a strong technical background, responsible for leading global security initiatives and building a robust cyber security team. This role offers a competitive salary of €150,000 – €200,000 plus a 30% bonus and equity.

Benefits

30% bonus

Equity

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• 10 – 15+ years’ experience in Cyber Security or similar.
• Experience in securing cloud-based platforms.
• Strong technical background in a high-risk environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a global Cyber Security organization.
• Build a high-class team of cyber security engineers.
• Spearhead security initiatives in the organization.

Skills

Cloud Security

Cyber Security

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strong Communication Skills

Tools

MD UpGuard

SonarQube

Rapid7

Job description

Overview

Head of Cyber Security – CISO

Head of Cyber Security opportunity in Dublin City Centre. This company is scaling fast – they have grown to multibillion turnover in a short few years, and have serious growth ambitions ahead. This role will suit a Head of Cyber Security/ CISO with ambitions to match, taking on the challenge of spearheading the security initiatives in this fast paced organisation.

Your mission will be to lead and grow a global Cyber Security org and estate. It is a fast paced, highly dynamic environment with high quality standards. The IT environment is a mix of on-premise and cloud, with security, reliability and compliance all of critical importance. It is a Microsoft environment moving to cloud.

Team Leadership, stakeholder management and strong technical skills are keys to success in this role. You will also be responsible for building a high class team of cyber security engineers from the ground up.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background along with exposure in a high risk environment as a Head of Cyber Security. Experience successfully managing Cyber Security in a fast-paced enterprise is important.

Role / responsibilities

• Head of Cybersecurity – CISO
• Reporting to CTO.
• Fast scaling company (0 – multibillion in a couple of years) with ambitious growth plans
• IT Department going through an exciting transformation and scaling journey
• Dublin City Centre based role
• CISO level with high impact/ Challenging role.
• MD UpGuard, sonarqube, Rapid7
• Permanent Position

Skills / experience

• 10 – 15+ years’ experience, with a strong track record as a Head of Cyber Security or CISO
• Cloud Savvy: Extensive experience in securing cloud-based platforms and environments.
• Cyber Security, Cloud experience
• Strong communication & Leadership skills

Package

• Dublin City Centre based
• Salary: €150000 – €200000, 30% bonus, equity, + additional benefits
• Contact Aoife Murtagh in confidence on 01 649 8506 or [e-mail]