Cyber Security Architect – Day Rate Contract
Location: Hybrid Dublin
Contract: Daily Rate €600 – €750 DOE
TechHeads is currently seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to take the lead in designing and implementing secure IT and OT infrastructures that can stand up to today's evolving threats.
This is a hands-on, strategic role that influences everything from security architecture to DevSecOps practices, ensuring security is at the heart of every project, giving you the opportunity to be involved in both a strategic and technical position.
You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive security innovation, and embed industry-leading practices into large-scale systems.
In this position, you will be responsible for enterprise security Architecture both on-prem and Azure Cloud environments. You will also be tasked with defining security requirements for systems, applications, and networks, ensuring compliance with frameworks like NIST, CIS, Zero Trust, and ISO 27001.
As this is a technical position, you will also be responsible for supporting the creation of a DevSecOps function, including integration of security into CI/CD pipelines (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
Required:
* 10+ years' experience in cyber security architecture or security engineering.
* Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS, Zero Trust).
* Expertise in cloud security (Azure preferred), including IAM, encryption, and containerization.
* Hands-on experience with security tools: firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, EDR.
* Familiarity with DevSecOps and secure software development lifecycle.
* Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, Azure Architect).
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Day Rate: €600 - €750 DOE
If interested, please send your CV to