Cybersecurity Lead

Cybersecurity LeadIntellect is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead cybersecurity governance, risk management, security operations oversight, third-party risk management, and incident response.Position Details

Location: Harbour Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co.

DublinAttendance: Hybrid - Minimum 3 days per week in the officeContract duration: 12 monthsContract start: ASAPMandatory Requirements - ExperienceMinimum 7+ years of extensive professional experience in cybersecurity management and strategy.Experience leading complex projects and programmes.Experience in service management, including vendor management.Experience maturing Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) environments.Experience in cybersecurity leadership roles, such as IT Security Manager, Security Lead, or equivalent (e.g. vCISO).A minimum of one relevant example demonstrating cybersecurity leadership experience.QualificationsA recognised formal cybersecurity qualification, such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.English LanguageFluency in English is mandatory - Candidates who are fluent in English but do not hold the certificate may still be considered for evaluation, with proficiency verified during a presentation if shortlisted.Evidence of relevant certifications must be provided before contract award.Key ResponsibilitiesLead cybersecurity governance, strategy, and risk management.Establish and maintain security governance frameworks, cybersecurity roadmaps, risk registers, policies, standards, and procedures.Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and support GDPR, NIS2 readiness, and audit/compliance activities.Manage third-party and vendor security risk assessments, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and remediation tracking.Operate UpGuard or an equivalent third-party risk management platform.Oversee outsourced security providers, including MSSP/SOC services, and review security incidents, alerts, vulnerabilities, and remediation progress.Develop and maintain incident response plans, coordinate incident responses, and conduct post-incident reviews and tabletop exercises.Manage security-related supplier performance, escalations, and shared-responsibility arrangements.Provide cybersecurity input into projects, new systems, architecture, and design decisions.Communicate security risks and recommendations effectively to technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior management.Required CompetenciesCandidates must demonstrate experience in:Cybersecurity leadership and management.Cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.Third-party/vendor risk management.Security operations oversight and incident management.Incident response planning and coordination.Supplier management and multi-vendor environments.Stakeholder engagement and communication with technical and non-technical audiences.Managing competing priorities, explaining risks and issues, and supporting decision-making.Application RequirementsPlease submit a CV that clearly demonstrates the mandatory experience, qualifications, and English-language proficiency requirements. Include relevant examples of previous cybersecurity leadership, risk management, supplier oversight, incident response, and stakeholder engagement experience.