Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

eir business talent; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

eir business talent in Dublin seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant for a permanent, hybrid role. You will lead client engagements, write reports, and mentor staff while managing multiple projects.

Must hold CISSP or CISM; a minimum of 5 years in security management or consultancy; expertise in ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC2, DORA, NIS2, GDPR, and cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365, AWS, and Azure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Must have CISSP or CISM certification; other certifications such as CISA, CIPP/E, CIPM preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in security management/consultancy with proven audits and frameworks experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and provide peer feedback on comprehensive reports for clients.
• Engage with clients through meetings, understand needs, and provide tailored cybersecurity solutions.
• Mentor staff, assist in business development, and manage multiple clients/projects.
• Act as information security officer/manager for clients; manage policies, DPIAs, ROPAs, board reporting.

Skills

Report writing

Client engagement

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Tools

Tenable

Microsoft 365

AWS

Azure

Job description

eir business talent is seeking applications for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, this is a permanent opportunity with our client in Dublin, the role is hybrid.

Must have CISSP or CISM Certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Report Writing & Peer Review: Draft, review, and provide peer feedback on comprehensive reports for clients, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to standards.
• Client Engagement: Engage with clients through 1:1 meetings and communication, understanding their needs and providing tailored cybersecurity solutions.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor staff, assist in business development efforts, and manage multiple clients and projects.
• Information Security Manager/Officer Tasks: Act as an information security officer/manager for clients, managing security policies, conducting tabletop exercises, leading clients in obtaining professional certifications such as ISO27001, drafting board reports, and presenting findings to the board.
• Audit Leadership: Lead ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials, SOC 1, SOC 2 Type audits, DORA and NIS2, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Security Framework Development: Develop and implement security frameworks, policies, and procedures, performing gap analyses and security risk assessments.
• Vulnerability Management: Manage vulnerability management programs, conduct vulnerability assessments using tools like tenable, and provide actionable reporting.
• Incident Response: Provide leadership in incident response efforts, ensuring swift and effective action in the event of security breaches.
• Cloud and Platform Review: Conduct in-depth reviews of Microsoft 365, AWS, and Azure environments, identifying security gaps and recommending improvements.
• Technical Expertise: Utilise knowledge of networking fundamentals, protocols, and firewall reviews to assess and enhance client security measures.
• GDPR Advisory: Provide expert advice on GDPR compliance, including the development of policies, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), and Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Training Delivery: Develop and deliver security awareness and GDPR awareness training tailored to client needs, enhancing their knowledge and compliance.
• Research & Development: Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, tools, and technologies, applying this knowledge to client solutions and internal processes.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications: Must have CISSP or CISM. Other certifications such CISA, CIPP/E, CIPM will be an advantage. Additional certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, CompTIA, or CEH are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in security management/ Consultancy, with a proven track record in implementing and managing security frameworks and conducting audits.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, CIS18, DORA, NIS2, and Cyber Essentials frameworks. Proficiency in Mircosoft 365, AWS, Azure, and vulnerability management tools.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing cybersecurity projects, scoping work, and delivering on time and within budget.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead client security/ IT teams, mentor staff, and work collaboratively with clients and internal teams to achieve security objectives.

Ref: EBT8212

Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.

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