Information Technology Security Manager

Spencer Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced IT Information Security Manager to join a government-supported organisation in Dublin. You will oversee the organisation's information security, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity governance and regulatory compliance while managing relationships with outsourced IT service providers.

Responsibilities include ISMS maintenance to ISO 27001, audits, risk assessments, business continuity, AI governance, NIS2 readiness and security training for senior

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in IT, information security or cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, cybersecurity governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing IT infrastructure, networks, servers and cloud platforms.
• Experience managing outsourced IT providers and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
• Understanding of AI governance and responsible AI compliance.
• Relevant third-level qualification in IT, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+ or ISO 27001 are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain ISMS in line with ISO 27001 standards.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity controls and outsourced IT providers.
• Coordinate internal and external security audits, risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Monitor supplier performance, service agreements and third-party security risks.
• Lead AI governance initiatives and ensure responsible AI use aligned with EU AI Act.
• Support NIS2 readiness and broader cybersecurity compliance.
• Deliver security awareness training and report security performance to senior management.

Skills

Information security

ISO 27001

Cybersecurity governance

Regulatory compliance

IT infrastructure

Cloud platforms

AI governance

Risk assessments

Security audits

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Job description

About the Role

We're working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Information Security Manager to join a well-established, government-supported organisation based in Dublin.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the organisation's information security, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity governance and regulatory compliance, while managing relationships with outsourced IT service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with ISO 27001 standards.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity controls and outsourced IT service providers.
• Coordinate internal and external security audits, risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Monitor supplier performance, service agreements and third-party security risks.
• Lead AI governance initiatives, ensuring responsible AI use and alignment with the EU AI Act.
• Support NIS2 readiness and broader cybersecurity compliance.
• Deliver security awareness training and report on security performance to senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in IT, information security or cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, cybersecurity governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing IT infrastructure, networks, servers and cloud platforms.
• Previous experience managing outsourced IT providers and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
• Understanding of AI governance and responsible AI compliance.
• Relevant third-level qualification in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+ or ISO 27001 are desirable.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity to take ownership of information security and IT governance within an established organisation, with exposure to cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and emerging AI governance requirements.