Senior Cyber Security Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cyber Security Consultant to join our Security and Privacy team in Dublin. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of cyber security and privacy protection laws and regulations within Ireland and Europe. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in external communication, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with the latest industry standards.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 10 Bank Holidays
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Business Travel Allowance (up to 20% of working days)
• Yearly Performance Bonus
• Start Date: ASAP
• Competitive Salary Package

Key Qualifications

• Regulatory Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of Irish and European cyber security and privacy protection laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Industry Connections: Strong network and communication experience with Ireland’s cyber security industry organizations and European regulators.
• Communication Proficiency: Exceptional skills in external communication, information gathering, and analysis.
• Willingness to Travel: Ability to travel for business, up to 20% of workdays.
• Cloud Security Knowledge (Preferred): Background or experience in Cloud Security is highly desirable.

Core Responsibilities

• External Insights & Tracking:

  • Continuously monitor and analyze cyber security and privacy protection laws, regulations, industry standards, and best practices across Ireland and Europe.

• Stakeholder Identification & Relationship Building:

  • Proactively identify key external stakeholders, including experts, think tanks, scholars, and key opinion leaders (KOLs).
  • Build and maintain a robust network within the industry, fostering positive public influence.
  • Collaborate with internal business departments to establish and sustain communication with regulators, customers, and industry organizations in Europe and Ireland.

• Proactive & Reactive Communication:

  • Develop and implement a communication mechanism with European customers, regulators, and industry bodies.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for external communication with regulators, effectively managing risks during crisis situations.

• Trust Building & Standards Advocacy:

  • Lead initiatives to build trust and cooperation within the industry.
  • Advocate for the development of fair, non-discriminatory security certification standards.
  • Gain recognition and endorsement for the organization in various security standards.

• Policy Support & Risk Management:

  • Provide informed guidance and constructive suggestions for the development and adaptation of internal security policies and processes.
  • Offer assessment and support for internal risk control measures.
  • Assist in developing response mechanisms and processes for handling cyber security and privacy protection crises.