International Company with a central Dublin base requires an ICT Security & Governance Manager to take ownership of ICT Security Services and solutions ensuring security controls are effective and appropriate.

 
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead in all aspects of planning, execution and reporting for ICT controls, PCI compliance, Information security and auditing
• Design, advise and guide the development of controls in line with service introduction to ensure all new and improved services comply with the ICT controls framework
• Ensure ICT control tests are competently delivered, identify control issues/exceptions and ensure they are, well defined and that root causes are analysed, and addressed.
• Ensure appropriate reports on incidents, events of interest and control failures are carried out, analysed and documented
• Governance of ICT security processes, policies and procedures, risk management and disaster recovery
• Provide ICT Security advice, guidance and support for projects
• Maintain a programme of continuous monitoring, scanning and testing to provide assurance that ICT Security standards are being adhered to
• Effective Risk Management covering development and implementation of risk assessment methodologies; performing risk assessments and recommending effective mitigating controls
• Monitor vulnerability assessments and ethical hacks, ensuring that issues are addressed

The incumbent will take ownership of the following areas within the ICT Security and Governance space

• Requirements
• A seasoned IT Security professional with solid ICT Security management, and significant experience in Security Operations
• Familiarity with the tools and techniques used by ethical hackers including vulnerability scanners and network mapping tools an asset
• Professional designation relating to Information Security (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA) is an advantage
• Good knowledge of ICT standards and methodologies including ISO 27k, PCI DSS, COBIT, ITIL, etc.

 
Personal attributes,

 Strategic awareness and ability to shape the short, medium and long-term strategy for IT Security.

Exceptional ability to motivate and influence key contacts and decision makers

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Experience in creating a high-performance culture, performance evaluation and employee engagement.

Project Management capabilities with ability to plan, initiate, monitor and implement projects