Information Security Officer National Standards Authority of Ireland

NSAI is seeking for a Information Security Officer.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Business areas, Risk leaders, IT, and Corporate Information Services to improve our information security posture.
• Lead development of an information security strategy and model.
• Leads risk assessment and threat assessment for the organisations information security management system (ISMS)
• Leads all external and internal cyber risk, threat, and security assessments for the organisation.
• Works across all areas of security to ensure a cohesive security model from a technical and process perspective.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to ensure the success of their segment’s security program.
• Works with the security providers and IT to define, prioritize, and manage projects that align with the overarching security strategy.
• Responsible for ISO27001 compliance of the organisation
• Drives awareness and education of cybersecurity issues for leaders and associates tailored to their processes and business model.
• Assist with the development and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues; support awareness campaigns and simulations such as phishing etc.
• Lead and consult with business owners and IT leaders on ad hoc requests/special projects.
• Demonstrated, recent, and relevant experience working with senior government managers of IA issues
• Excellent communication skills demonstrating an ability to communicate on both a technical and project management level
• Experience preparing formal written technical content for the development, implementation, and management of projects
• Attends multiple scheduled meetings on a regular basis
• Demonstrates
  • ability to multi-task and balance multiple goals and priorities.
  • strong work ethic and commitment to quality
  • ability to express ideas clearly and diplomatically
  • ability to work efficiently and proactively

Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, cybersecurity or information systems.
• 5 years of technical cyber security experience.
• 2 – 5 years of project/people leadership.

Desirable

• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 27001.
• Experience integrating Standards with policies, virtual access and controls.
• Skilled at identifying and assessing security risks and exposures.
• Determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.
• Experience integrating Cyber Security technologies with existing technologies

Core Competencies

• Clear and strong communicator, ability to build relationships and drive projects.
• Administration, organisational, ICT and data analysis skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work efficiently and proactively without compromising commitment to quality.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different environments and to work under pressure to balance multiple goals and priorities.