Overview
Maynooth University wishes to appoint a Cybersecurity Manager on a full-time permanent basis. This manager-level appointment (SAOIV grade) will report directly to the Head of Operations within IT Services.
The Cybersecurity Manager will oversee a new Cybersecurity Team within the IT Services Directorate and report to the Head of IT Operations. The postholder will lead on operational cyber security activities and work closely with Directorate staff and with relevant areas across the University. This position will play a critical role in helping to protect and secure University information and data, identity, infrastructure, and our systems and devices by overseeing day-to-day cybersecurity operations and cyber incident response. The post holder will work closely with senior managers and will input directly to Policy development and oversee the implementation of related policies, processes and controls. The position will directly input to the development and implementation of our cybersecurity strategy roadmap and planned mitigations for cyber related risks and threats.
Responsibilities
Oversee a new Cybersecurity Team within the IT Services Directorate and report to the Head of IT Operations.
Lead on operational cyber security activities and work closely with Directorate staff and with relevant areas across the University.
Protect and secure University information and data, identity, infrastructure, and systems and devices by overseeing day-to-day cybersecurity operations and cyber incident response.
Work closely with senior managers and input directly to Policy development and oversee the implementation of related policies, processes and controls.
Input to the development and implementation of the cybersecurity strategy roadmap and planned mitigations for cyber related risks and threats.
Qualifications
Proven leadership skills, coupled with technical expertise and a security by design mindset.
Experience of creating and/or implementing a zero-trust strategy in the higher education sector or a similar sector.
Salary
Senior Administrative Officer IV (2025): €70,034 – €111,202 p.a. (7 points)
Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.
Closing Date
23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday the 22nd of February 2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted.
Equal Opportunities
Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer
Other
The position is subject to the Statutes of the University
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