At VISO, we are working hard to help companies become cyber secure. We offer consulting advice, support, Risk Assessment and Management, ISO accreditation project management and CISO as a Service to companies who need to augment their leadership teams with information security expertise and ultimately who want a more secure business. As a dynamic start-up organisation, it is out passion and drive, together with technology and knowledge, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate to protect people, businesses, and transactions across the internet. Delivering for our customers and earning their loyalty drives us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done.
With us you can expect to grow your skills and knowledge and feel a sense of achievement and belonging. We embrace new opportunities and make a real difference to all our clients.
We are looking for a new Information Security Officer to join our small but ambitious team.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Information Security Officer / Security Architect is responsible for leading the delivery of information security services for our clients while shaping and contributing to VISO’s overall security strategy, service offerings, and technical direction. The role reports to the CEO.
This role combines hands-on security expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing a team of analysts and acting as a senior advisor to clients. The successful candidate will define security architectures, guide risk management approaches, and ensure that security services are delivered to a consistently high standard across all client engagements.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to influence security strategy, support business growth, and ensure that VISO continues to deliver innovative and effective cyber security solutions.
Role responsibilities
1. Leadership & Team Management
· Lead, mentor and develop a team of Information Security Analysts
· Allocate work, manage priorities, and ensure high-quality service delivery
· Provide technical oversight and assurance on all security activities and outputs
· Support team development through coaching, training, and performance management
· Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with VISO values
2. Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
· Act as a senior trusted advisor to clients on all aspects of information security
· Present security posture, risk insights, and strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders
· Support clients in developing and maturing their information security frameworks and governance
· Lead client-facing workshops, briefings, and executive reporting
· Work closely with clients as part of VISO’s CISO-as-a-Service offering
· Provide on-call P1 incident response for client base as part of the leadership team rota (one week in every 4)
3. Security Architecture & Technical Leadership
· Define and design security architectures aligned to client environments and business needs
· Lead the development and implementation of security controls across networks, systems, and cloud environments
· Review and approve security designs, policies, and technical approaches
· Provide expert guidance on tooling (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Blackkite, SIEM/SOC integration)
· Ensure consistency and scalability across VISO service delivery
4. Strategy, Governance & Service Development
· Contribute to the development of VISO’s overall cyber security strategy and service roadmap
· Identify opportunities to enhance existing services and introduce new offerings
· Support ISO 27001 / ISO 9001 aligned governance frameworks and client compliance initiatives
· Drive continuous improvement across security processes, reporting, and delivery models
· Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements and translate these into actionable improvements
Knowledge
- University degree (BSc/MSc.) in IT discipline (Computer Science, Cyber Security or similar)
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- At least five years of experience in information security, network administration or IT security
- Certified on ISMS systems and industry-specific standards (CISSP, ISO27001)
- Strong knowledge of IT security controls
- Knowledge of OS, DB and Microsoft systems (M365 Global Admin certificate)
- Knowledge of Log Management & Vulnerability Management solutions
- Knowledge of Blackkite, MS Defender, Office 365, PC and MAC OS
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions
- Knowledge of principle and processes for providing Customer Service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skills & Abilities
· Strong leadership and people management capability
· Ability to translate complex technical security concepts into clear business-level insights
· Strategic thinking with the ability to influence decision-making at senior levels
· Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on risk-based decision making
· Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining high standards
Work style
· High level of accountability and ownership
· Strong ethical standards and professional integrity
· Proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset
· Comfortable operating independently while leading others
· Collaborative and adaptable in a dynamic, growing organisation
Technical systems familiarity
· Security tooling (SIEM/SOC, vulnerability management, endpoint protection)
· Microsoft security stack (Defender, M365 Security, Azure)
· Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
· Identity and access management
· Network security tools and monitoring platforms
Pay: €48,012.30-€94,615.69 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasnevin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Experience:
- Cybersecurity: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasnevin, County Dublin
