Senior Cybersecurity Lead & Risk Governance

eir business talent; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

eir business talent is seeking an IT Security Manager for a public sector client in Ireland. The role combines governance, risk management and hands-on cybersecurity leadership with oversight of third‑party providers and security operations.

The position is hybrid, with two days onsite in Dublin 4 and three days offsite. You will own cyber risk, drive GRC maturity, manage incidents, coordinate MSSP/SOC activities and report to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cybersecurity management and strategy experience.
• Experience leading complex programmes and projects.
• Proven service and vendor management experience.
• Experience maturing GRC environments.
• A recognised formal qualification in cyber security (CISSP, CISM, etc).
• Experience in senior security leadership roles (e.g., IT Security Manager, Security Lead, or vCISO).
• Experience in third-party risk management and using tools like UpGuard.
• Experience in security operations oversight and incident management.
• Experience in supplier management across multi-vendor environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead cybersecurity professional, providing clear direction and ownership of cyber risk.
• Establish and operate a practical security governance framework aligned to size and risk profile.
• Define and maintain client/supplier operating model and responsibilities (RACI).
• Develop and manage a prioritised cybersecurity roadmap.
• Provide regular executive reporting on risk, incidents and overall security posture.
• Own and maintain IT and cybersecurity risk register with treatment tracking.
• Conduct risk assessments across systems and services.
• Support audit and compliance activities (GDPR, NIS2 readiness, audits).
• Maintain security policies, standards and procedures.
• Lead third-party risk assessments and vendor security risk management.

Skills

Cybersecurity Management & Strategy

Leading complex projects/programmes

Service Management

Vendor Management

GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

Formal cybersecurity qualification (C|

Education

Formal qualification in Cyber security (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Tools

UpGuard

Job description

eir business talent is seeking an IT Security Manager for a public sector client in Ireland. The role combines governance, risk management and hands-on cybersecurity leadership with oversight of third‑party providers and security operations.

The position is hybrid, with two days onsite in Dublin 4 and three days offsite. You will own cyber risk, drive GRC maturity, manage incidents, coordinate MSSP/SOC activities and report to senior stakeholders.