Cyber Security Programme Manager
Duration: 12 month rolling day rate contract 600-700 per day
Location: Dublin
Onsite Requirement: 3 to 4 days onsite per week
Summary of Role
We're looking for an experienced Information Security Programme Manager to lead and deliver a broad range of cyber security initiatives within a growing organisation.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive security improvements, strengthen governance, manage security risks, and support major technology change programmes.
You'll work closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure security remains a core part of the organisation's strategy and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead information security projects and programmes from planning through to delivery.
- Improve and mature the organisation's security operating model.
- Oversee security technologies and processes across endpoint, cloud, identity, and vulnerability management.
- Support security architecture reviews and risk assessments for new projects and systems.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Manage security audits, compliance activities, and risk reporting.
- Lead the response to security incidents and drive continuous improvement.
- Support data protection and information governance initiatives.
- Deliver clear security reporting and updates to senior management.
- Increase security awareness across the organisation through training and engagement.
Experience Required
- Strong background in information security, cyber security, or security programme management.
- Experience delivering security projects in complex environments.
- Good understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.
- Experience with Microsoft security technologies and cloud-based environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
- Experience working with security operations, incident response, or security tooling would be beneficial.
Desirable Certifications
- CISSP
- CISM
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
- Microsoft Security certifications
- Other relevant cyber security qualifications
What's on Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile security programme and play a key role in shaping the organisation's cyber security capabilities.
You'll be joining an organisation investing heavily in technology and security, offering strong visibility, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Next Steps
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please submit your CV to Oisín Geoghegan at GCS Recruitment Specialists.
📧 [email protected]
📞 +353 1 901 4378
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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