At CoinJar, we've made cryptocurrency useful and accessible to clients for over a decade.
Established in Australia in ****, CoinJar has since built a trusted platform where clients benefit from intuitive tools to buy, sell, spend and trade cryptocurrency.
CoinJar operates through local subsidiaries in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland (CoinJar Europe Limited).
Following our successful MiCAR authorisation, CoinJar is looking to further grow in the region.
About the Role
The CoinJar group takes pride in a track record of operational excellence, enabled by robust technology and security practices.
As our
Head of Data, Security & Resilience
you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our IT infrastructure, security controls, and operational resilience as we comply with the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
This position is ideal for a mid-senior security or infrastructure professional who is ready to step into a strategic leadership role within a regulated environment.
The role involves building ICT resilience frameworks from the ground up in accordance with DORA requirements.
You will design and implement enterprise-grade business continuity and disaster recovery programmes that deliver meaningful business impact.
You will also lead key security initiatives in the dynamic crypto-asset industry.
Note: This role requires PCF-49 Central Bank of Ireland approval.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Resilience
Lead the implementation and maintenance of CoinJar Europe's ICT Risk Management Framework in line with DORA requirements
Oversee the monitoring and reporting of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and ICT risk exposures
Continuously develop and align ICT governance with DORA standards and Central Bank of Ireland guidance
As a member of the Risk Management Committee, lead on ICT risk reviews and assessments
Support vendor due diligence and ongoing monitoring of ICT third-party risks
Utilise the Vanta platform for continuous control monitoring and evidence collection
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR)
Own the implementation and testing responsibilities of the disaster recovery plans for critical ICT systems
Coordinate BCP/DR testing exercises and document lessons learned
Maintain and monitor Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) for critical functions
Manage incident response procedures and contribute to post-incident reviews
Support emergency recovery planning and crisis management protocols
Security & Access Control Management
Maintain security frameworks covering identity and access management (IAM), network security, and endpoint protection
Monitor access control policies ensuring least-privilege principles
Oversee vulnerability management programs and coordinate penetration testing activities
Manage security monitoring tools (SIEM) and respond to security alerts
Conduct regular security assessments and drive remediation efforts
Review and approve changes to critical ICT systems affecting CoinJar Europe
Governance & Reporting
Prepare regular reports for Board of Directors and Senior Management on ICT security and resilience
Support Internal Audit with ICT control validation and audit evidence
Develop and Maintain ICT documentation, policies, and procedures
Liaise with Compliance team on regulatory reporting requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field
5-8 years of experience in IT security, infrastructure management, or risk management roles
Hands-on experience designing and testing business continuity/disaster recovery plans
Practical knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., ISO *****, NIST) and access control implementation
Understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and security monitoring tools
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR) and security best practices
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Dynamic work environment within a global platform
Innovative company looking to grow globally
Flexible working arrangements
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