Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Contract Details Contract Duration: 12 months Start Date: End of May / Early June Location: Dublin (Hybrid) On-site Requirement: Minimum 3 days per week (45 days initially) Role Overview This is a senior, CISO-level contract role within a large, regulated public-sector department.
The position leads cyber security governance, network and security operations, and assurance activities, with a strong focus on governance, risk management, and board-level engagement.
Key Responsibilitie Lead and manage a combined Network and Security Operations team (circa 7 staff) Own and deliver the organisations cyber security strategy as part of a multi-year roadmap Drive cyber security governance, policies, standards, and controls Manage and oversee a third-party SOC provider Lead cyber audits, assessments, and risk management activities Manage audit outputs and board-level reporting Coordinate with outsourced internal audit partners Oversee security programmes including training, simulations, tabletop exercises, and penetration testing Present security posture, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and boards Oversee day-to-day security operations, reporting, and risk management Required Experience & Skills Senior cyber security leadership experience (CISO / Head of Security / equivalent) Strong background in security and network operations Proven experience in cyber governance, risk management, and audit delivery Experience managing SOC or managed security service providers Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g.
NIST; NIST2 planned) Experience in regulated environments / public sector Strong people management and leadership capability Excellent stakeholder, reporting, and board-level communication skills Please note all apllicants require a valid EU Passport or Stamp 4 Visa to be considered for this role.
For more information, please apply here or contact Michael Mooney / michael(dot) Ref: EBT7948 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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Skills: NIST Governance Audit