Cybersecurity Defence Senior Manager – Dunnes Stores
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Dunnes Stores is a customer‑focused business constantly exploring new ways to enhance the customer experience through technology.
It embraces Io T technologies such as Scan & Go, intelligent Digital Displays, Smart Shelves, Smart Trolleys, mobile device integration and more.
Modern IT infrastructures allow rapid onboarding of new stores, product lines, and technologies while ensuring security and compliance, providing a challenging environment to drive change and protect the business from cyber threats.
The Cybersecurity Defence Senior Manager will lead the cybersecurity defence strategy and operations to protect the company's information assets.
This includes developing and implementing policies, procedures, and systems to minimize risk and ensure integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information.
The role is based in the Head Office in Dublin city centre and reports to the Chief Information Security Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity defence strategy aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain a threat intelligence strategy; oversee the collection of threat intelligence from various sources, including OSINT, commercial feeds, industry groups, government reports, etc.
Analyse collected data to identify trends, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of threat actors.
Lead the SOC and manage the incident response team to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents.
Ensure threat intelligence is effectively integrated into security operations, including incident response, SIEM systems, and other defensive measures.
Oversee the implementation and management of security solutions – firewalls, IDS, anti‑virus software, and other defensive technologies.
Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential threats.
Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security practices into daily operations and development lifecycle.
Stay abreast of latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve the company's security posture.
Report regularly to senior management on the status of defences, incidents, and ongoing improvement plans.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
Extensive experience in cybersecurity, preferably in retail or similar industries.
Proven track record of leading a SOC and managing incident response.
Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Technical and professional knowledge, building relationships, results orientation, change advocacy.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including employee discount.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and growth.
If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now
Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management
Retail
Security and Investigations
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