HEAnet

Security & Risk Adviser

HEAnet

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dublin • Ireland

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Cyber Security

About the role

  • Leading and supporting the creation and review of security policies
  • Ensuring policies align with client needs, organisational goals, and industry best practices
  • Leading and delivering policy review work and creating new security policies when needed
  • Supporting information security and cybersecurity compliance work
  • Supporting internal audits and ensuring ongoing conformity and effectiveness
  • Maintaining and continually improving Security Consultancy Services’ ISO 27001-certified ISMS
  • Helping clients achieve compliance with relevant directives and standards (e.g., EU NIS 2 Directive)
  • Leading and delivering information security risk assessments engagements
  • Conducting security risk assessments based on recognised standards and frameworks
  • Providing clear, practical recommendations to address findings and improve security posture
  • Helping the team grow by sharing expertise, insights and best practices
  • Collaborating with internal teams and clients to improve security governance practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 2 years experience in Information Security consulting, Auditing, IT Compliance, or GRC roles involving Cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
  • Hands-on experience in Information Security policy lifecycle management and conducting security risk assessments aligned with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
  • Good understanding of recognised national and international security frameworks, including Irish Cybersecurity Baseline Standards, ISO 27001, NIST Cyber Security Framework and CIS Controls
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills with a collaborative and team-oriented approach
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing environment
  • Initiative-taking mindset with the ability to work independently
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits
  • Flexible Work/Life Balance framework
  • Flexible start/finish times
  • Health insurance for employees
  • Defined contribution pension scheme
  • On-going wellbeing initiatives
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Tax Saver Ticket scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Professional education support
  • Comprehensive group and individual training & development initiatives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
information securitycybersecuritysecurity policy managementsecurity risk assessmentsISO 27001NIST Cyber Security FrameworkCIS ControlsIT complianceGRC rolesauditing
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcollaborative approachteam-orientedwillingness to learnadaptabilityinitiative-takingindependent workability to explain technical conceptsinsights sharing