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Security Architecture & Engineering Director, Dublin
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 987a9b363ce8
Job Views: 6
Posted: 19.06.2025
Expiry Date: 03.08.2025
Job Description:
Colt provides network, voice, and data centre services to thousands of businesses worldwide, enabling them to focus on their core goals rather than infrastructure.
Why we need this role:
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As the Director of Security Architecture and Engineering, you will shape and execute our enterprise security strategy. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of our security architecture and engineering practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.
Sub-functions responsible for:
* Security Architecture
* Security Engineering
* Identity and Access Management
What you will do:
* Security Architecture Leadership: Develop and maintain the company's security architecture framework, aligning with business objectives and industry best practices.
* Engineering Oversight: Lead security engineers in designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls.
* Threat Intelligence: Review cyber threats and vulnerabilities, incorporating intelligence into security strategies.
* Security Technology Roadmap: Establish and manage the security technology roadmap, adopting emerging security technologies.
* Collaboration and Communication: Build relationships with senior stakeholders to align security initiatives with business strategies.
* Team Development and Management: Recruit, train, and manage a cybersecurity operations team, fostering continuous learning.
* Budget Management: Manage security budgets, resource allocation, and procurement.
* Vendor Management: Oversee security vendor relationships and contracts.
What we’re looking for:
Skills & Experience:
* Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.
* Proven leadership in security architecture and engineering roles.
* Deep knowledge of security principles, protocols, and technologies.
* Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
* Certifications such as SABSA, CISSP or similar are highly desirable.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to assess complex security situations and make informed decisions.
Additional qualities:
* Self-starter with imagination and vision.
* Flexible, prioritizes, and plans effectively.
* Clear communicator, positive in delivering difficult messages.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster a positive team culture globally.
* Results-focused, pragmatic, and efficient.
* Ability to resolve conflicts and eliminate duplication within teams.
* Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset.
* Willing to travel as required.
What we offer:
At Colt, you can make a difference. We trust our people to create innovative solutions and work on impactful projects connecting people, cities, and businesses worldwide.
We promote diversity and inclusion, encouraging authenticity and valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences. We have signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles and trained staff as Mental Health First Aiders.
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