Location: Dublin Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Department: Cybersecurity We are offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Third Party Risk professional to take ownership of a mature, high-visibility program within a large and nationally critical organisation. In this 12-month role, youll lead all aspects of third-party cybersecurity risk across a complex vendor landscapedeveloping controls, building automated workflows, reviewing AI and OT/IoT supplier risks, and driving continuous improvement in how we assess, monitor, and respond to supplier threats. This is a hands-on lead role ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, influence, and deliveryand wants the chance to make a real impact across the organisation. Key Highlights: Autonomy & Impact Youll be the lead for third-party risk, driving change across procurement, legal, IT, architecture, and cyber. Complex, Interesting Environment Work on a diverse vendor portfolio including AI/ML, OT/IoT, and high-impact national infrastructure projects. Strong Internal Visibility Your work will directly support GRC leadership, cybersecurity strategy, and regulatory compliance at scale. Build Something That Lasts Shape workflows, assessments, and reporting systems that form a critical part of the organisations cyber maturity journey. What Youll Do: Lead third-party cyber risk assessments, onboarding, and due diligence for critical vendors Review and assess supplier security docs (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, etc.) Develop streamlined onboarding workflows and interactive risk profiling tools Conduct technical architecture reviews and evaluate suppliers use of AI, OT, and IoT technologies Work with procurement, legal, and internal IT teams to integrate third-party risk into contracts and processes Review vulnerability and threat intelligence reports, manage risk registers, and escalate issues Provide risk reports and insights to senior stakeholders What You Bring: 3+ years in third-party risk, cybersecurity, IT risk, or vendor governance Strong grasp of risk frameworks and security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.) Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills Relevant qualifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA) preferred Strong analytical mindset with a delivery-focused approach Contract Terms: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: €80,000 Full-time, hybrid working If you're looking for a role where you can make a significant impact quickly, with the autonomy to lead and shape a key cyber risk program, this could be a standout opportunity. Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role.