IT Security Manager, Dublin

IT Security Manager Contract Opportunity Location - Dublin / Hybrid 3-Month Contract Introduction: A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experiencedIT Security Managerto provide hands-on leadership, governance, and operational oversight across its cybersecurity function. This role will take ownership of cyber risk management, third-party security assurance, incident response coordination, and security operations oversight while ensuring the organisation maintains a practical, effective, and auditable security posture. The successful candidate will combine strategic security leadership with a hands-on approach to day-to-day cybersecurity management and stakeholder engagement. This organisation operates within a collaborative and highly regulated environment where cybersecurity, governance, and operational resilience are key priorities. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, managed service providers, and governance teams to strengthen and mature the organisations overall security capability. Duties&Responsibilities: Cybersecurity Leadership&Governance Act as the organisations lead cybersecurity professional and key point of contact for cyber risk management Develop and maintain a practical cybersecurity governance framework aligned to organisational needs Create and manage a prioritised cybersecurity roadmap Provide executive-level reporting on risks, incidents, and overall security posture Define clear operational responsibilities across internal teams and third-party providers Risk Management&Compliance Maintain and manage the cybersecurity and IT risk register Conduct security and risk assessments across systems and services Support audit, compliance, and regulatory readiness activities including GDPR and NIS2 Develop and enhance security policies, standards, and procedures Third-Party Risk Management Lead the organisations vendor and third-party security risk management process Conduct supplier risk assessments and ongoing monitoring activities Manage third-party risk platforms such as UpGuard or similar tools Track remediation activities and provide reporting on vendor risk exposure Security Operations&Incident Response Act as the primary liaison with MSSP and SOC providers Review incidents, vulnerabilities, investigations, and remediation progress Develop and maintain incident response plans and coordinate response activities during security incidents Facilitate tabletop exercises and post-incident review sessions Security&Project Support Provide security guidance across projects, systems, and architecture decisions Review vulnerabilities and ensure remediation activities are progressing effectively Identify security gaps and recommend practical improvements Key Requirements: Essential Experience 5+ years experience in cybersecurity or IT security roles Previous experience operating as an IT Security Manager, Security Lead, or similar role Strong understanding of: Security governance and risk management Security operations and incident response Third-party/vendor risk management Experience working with MSSPs, SOC teams, and multi-supplier environments Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to present clear and concise executive-level reporting Desirable Experience Experience within public sector, higher education, or regulated environments Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Azure security environments Experience using third-party risk management platforms such as UpGuard Relevant certifications including CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 qualifications Key Success Measures Improved visibility and ownership of cybersecurity risk Effective oversight and management of security service providers Successful implementation of third-party risk management processes Enhanced incident response preparedness and coordination Practical and sustainable governance, reporting, and policy frameworks Reduced dependency on external advisory support for day-to-day security management To be considered for this position apply today or call Vishnu Singh on . If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer #INDOSB1 #INDSINGHTLNT1_IJ