Senior Manager, Cyber & Information Security - Ireland, Dublin Hybrid: Office/Remote
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Cyber & Information Security to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Manager, Cyber & Information Security at ICON, you will be responsible for leading our cybersecurity efforts, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and critical assets against evolving threats.
What You Will Be Doing:- Developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard company systems and data.
- Leading a team of cybersecurity professionals in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify security gaps and weaknesses.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into software development lifecycles and IT operations.
- Managing security incidents and breaches, including investigation, containment, and remediation efforts.
- Providing guidance and support to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
- Staying abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, and recommending proactive measures to mitigate risks.
Your Profile:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive experience in cybersecurity roles, with a focus on information security management and risk assessment.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001.
- Experience leading and managing cybersecurity teams, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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