Overview
Asiera – Security & Risk Adviser (Hybrid)
Asiera is the merged organisation formerly known as HEAnet and EduCampus, supporting Ireland's academic and research community since ****.
We are building an end-to-end digital ecosystem for Irish education to connect, enable, and empower learners and institutions to thrive in a digital world.
We are seeking an experienced Security and Risk Adviser to join our Cyber Risk & Compliance Consultancy Services team on a full-time permanent contract basis.
What the Cyber Risk & Compliance Consultancy Services team does
The Cyber Risk and Compliance team provides core services common to our clients, including policy review and development, security and risk assessments.
The team works closely with other security teams within Asiera and sits within the Security Consultancy Services Team.
What the Security & Risk Adviser (Cyber Risk & Compliance) does
The Security & Risk Adviser (Cyber Risk & Compliance) will play a key role in strengthening information security and cybersecurity across Asiera's clients and within the organisation.
Your main responsibilities include:
Policy & Governance
Leading and supporting the creation and review of security policies.
Ensuring policies align with client needs, organisational goals, and industry best practices.
Leading and delivering policy review work and creating new security policies when needed.
Compliance & ISO *****
Supporting information security and cybersecurity compliance work.
Supporting internal audits and ensuring ongoing conformity and effectiveness.
Maintaining and continually improving Security Consultancy Services' ISO *****-certified ISMS.
Helping clients achieve compliance with relevant directives and standards (e.g., EU NIS 2 Directive).
Risk Management & Assessments
Leading and delivering information security risk assessment engagements.
Conducting security risk assessments based on recognised standards and frameworks.
Providing clear, practical recommendations to address findings and improve security posture.
Collaboration & Team Contribution
Helping the team grow by sharing expertise, insights and best practices.
Collaborating with internal teams and clients to improve security governance practices.
How we do it
Our company values underpin how we do things at Asiera.
We believe in and live by our values and understand they are integral to making Asiera a great place to work.
COLLABORATION - EQUALITY & FAIRNESS - FUTURE FOCUSED - POSITIVE IMPACT
For further information about who we are and our core values, see the company site.
What you get from us
We promote a healthy work/life balance and take care of our team members' mental health.
Work outside of standard hours is rare and agreed in advance.
We value knowledge sharing and communication, with frequent team meetings and regular 1:1 catch-ups to remove roadblocks.
We encourage critical thinking and the exploration of new ideas, often forming cross-team special interest groups for ongoing or fixed projects.
Company Benefits
Flexible Work/Life Balance framework
Flexible start/finish times
Health insurance for employees
Defined contribution pension scheme
Ongoing wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Tax Saver Ticket scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Professional education support
Comprehensive group and individual training & development initiatives
What we need from you
Essential
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
Minimum 2 years experience in Information Security consulting, Auditing, IT Compliance, or GRC roles involving Cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
Hands-on experience in Information Security policy lifecycle management and conducting security risk assessments aligned with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
Good understanding of recognised national and international security frameworks, including Irish Cybersecurity Baseline Standards, ISO *****, NIST Cyber Security Framework and CIS Controls
Strong written & verbal communication skills with a collaborative and team-oriented approach
Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing environment
Initiative-taking mindset with the ability to work independently
Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Bonus Points
We do not expect you to have experience in the following, but if you did, it could be beneficial:
Familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft 365)
Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, OneTrust)
Ability to create clear and engaging slide decks for internal or client audiences
Experience delivering security or compliance presentations or awareness sessions
Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, ISO ***** Lead Auditor, or an equivalent)
Working knowledge of key regulatory frameworks, including CyFun, NIS 2 Directive, EU AI Act
More Important Information
Asiera celebrates diversity and welcomes candidates whose values align with ours.
If you need adjustments to the application or selection process, please let us know.
Asiera is proud to be awarded with the Ibec Keep Well Mark and remains committed to wellbeing into **** and beyond.
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