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Security Delivery Architect

Ref: 81823

  • €59,898 - €89,848
  • 03 Apr 2025
  • Dublin (Central)
  • Permanent

Security Delivery Architect

About the Company

Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering safe, sustainable, and reliable services that enable communities to thrive. The company is on a mission to protect and enhance vital infrastructure while empowering its talented team to make a meaningful impact. With a strong focus on innovation, security, and collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity.

About the Position

This is a full time, permanent position. Hybrid working model - 2 days on site p/w.
The Security Delivery Architect is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of my client's cyber strategy through appropriate security architecture frameworks and standards. The Security Delivery Architect is also responsible for embedding IT security into work processes, procedures, architecture, and company culture. Additionally, you will provide guidance to the wider IT/OT team on the effective use of technology systems and applications. You will need a strong understanding of IT/OT, excellent analytical and conceptual skills, and the ability to influence and build strong relationships to deliver sustainable success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the implementation of IT security standards, policies, and procedures 

  • Lead the process of defining security designs for all IT systems, including high-level and detailed design planning or reviews, ensuring compliance while aligning security standards, frameworks, and designs with overall business and technology strategies.

  • Provide subject matter expertise on IT security strategy, collaborating with IT peers across Enterprise Architecture, Build & Delivery, Operations, and Cyber teams.

  • Plan security systems by evaluating network and security technologies, developing requirements for local area networks, wide area networks, virtual private networks, routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

  • Implement security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies, directing the installation and calibration of equipment and software, preparing preventive and reactive measures, creating and maintaining keys, providing technical support, and completing documentation.

  • Monitor the security environment, identify security gaps, and implement necessary upgrades and enhancements.

  • Perform security assessments across the IT project portfolio and manage project governance for security-related aspects.

  • Prepare system security reports by analyzing and summarizing data and trends.

  • Stay updated on emerging security practices and standards, ensuring the continuous improvement of security systems.

  • Provide oversight, guidance, and direction to security operations for security-related matters.

  • Maintain awareness of applicable EU, state, and industry regulations, ensuring security architecture aligns with these requirements.

  • Offer expert guidance on the selection, design, implementation, and operation of new security technologies.

  • Identify and communicate emerging security threats and design security architecture elements to mitigate those threats.

  • Ensure business understanding of key IT security risks and their impact through effective communication, awareness campaigns, and training.

  • Develop and present security-related documentation and designs to senior management and IT teams.

  • Maintain deep expertise in infrastructure IT security and enterprise technologies.

  • Provide continuity and consistency in all major IT security solution designs and decisions.

  • Participate in priority one issue resolution for all IT security incidents.

  • Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business information.

  • Collaborate with external resources and third-party suppliers as required.

  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

  • Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including IT teams, business change teams, and individual business unit representatives.

  • Promote and deliver health and safety commitments, reinforcing positive behaviors and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

  • Support the delivery of my client's Transformation Programme, driving results within the Directorate and supporting organization-wide objectives.

Experience/Requirements

  • A minimum of 3+ years performing a similar role in an organization comparable to my client is desirable.

  • Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are advantageous.

  • Experience with multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies, and processing environments is beneficial.

  • Proven track record in dealing with complex issues and communicating solutions effectively.

  • Highly motivated individual with the ability to work to the highest professional standards and deliver results.

  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify problems, propose solutions, and implement improvements.

  • Adaptability and the ability to change focus in line with business strategies and requirements.

  • Proactively identifying new areas for improvement and using newly gained knowledge and skills in the role.

Remuneration Package

Salary: €59,898 - €89,848 (depending on experience) & a suite of benefits.
Contact
Please contact Conor McGurry on 01 5927853 or email or simply click the apply button.
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