Information Technology Security Engineer

Archer Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension contributions

Company laptop

Mobile phone

Job summary

Archer Recruitment in Ireland is seeking an IT & Cyber Security Lead to own cybersecurity across a growing international organisation. Based in Galway, you will join a dynamic team and work closely with the Group IT Manager to strengthen security, develop policies and drive compliance.

With a hands-on remit and broad autonomy, you will shape the security function, influence decisions and deliver meaningful improvements across networking, incident response and business continuity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, IT security or a related technical role.
• Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, VPNs and infrastructure security.
• Experience creating and maintaining security policies and documentation.
• Understanding of NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own cybersecurity across a growing international organisation.
• Drive security strategy, infrastructure resilience and regulatory compliance.
• Build and shape the security function with genuine autonomy.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Networking

Firewalls

VPNs

Policy writing

Job description

IT & Cyber Security Lead - Infrastructure, Security & Compliance!

• Own cybersecurity across a growing international organisation
• Drive security strategy, infrastructure resilience and regulatory compliance
• Build and shape the security function with genuine autonomy

An exciting opportunity has opened for an IT & Cyber Security Lead to join a growing international engineering organisation operating across multiple markets. With ambitious expansion plans, the business is investing in strengthening its IT and cybersecurity capabilities to support its continued growth.

This newly created role offers the opportunity to take ownership of cybersecurity across the wider group, working directly with the Group IT Manager to strengthen security, develop policies and drive compliance.

With a hands‑on remit, a flat structure and genuine autonomy, you’ll have the freedom to shape the security function, influence decisions and deliver meaningful improvements, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Build and shape the cybersecurity function from the ground up.
• Own security across an expanding international group.
• Drive security policies, compliance, risk management and audits.
• Work directly with the Group IT Manager and oversee the external MSP.
• Strengthen incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Gain strategic influence and technical ownership without people management.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, IT security or a related technical role.
• Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, VPNs and infrastructure security.
• Experience creating and maintaining security policies and documentation.
• Understanding of NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR or similar frameworks.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to €80,000.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Healthcare
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Permanent, full-time position based in Galway.