IT Security Ops Manager

IT Security Operations Manager

Immediate Requirement

Day Rate - Hybrid Dublin City Centre

I am recruiting for a highly experienced IT Security Operations Manager for an immediate contract with a large, enterprise-scale organisation operating in a regulated environment.

This is a senior contract opportunity for a hands on security leader who can step in, take ownership, and drive operational security maturity across a complex hybrid infrastructure.

The Role

You will assume responsibility for day-to-day security operations across cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring resilience, compliance and operational excellence.

Key focus areas:

• Leading Security Operations across hybrid infrastructure (Azure / M365 + on prem)
• Owning incident response and remediation lifecycle
• Driving vulnerability management and patch governance
• Strengthening identity and access controls (Entra ID / IAM)
• Overseeing SIEM and monitoring effectiveness
• Delivering operational reporting, dashboards and measurable security improvements
• Supporting ISO 27001, data protection and regulatory requirements
• Leading and mentoring a Security Operations team
• Partnering closely with Infrastructure & Cloud leadership

This is an environment where you will have real operational influence and visibility at senior IT leadership level.

Requirements:

• 8+ years in IT / Cyber Security, with proven Security Operations leadership
• Strong Microsoft security ecosystem experience (Azure, M365, Entra ID, Intune)
• Experience operating in regulated / compliance-driven environments
• ITIL-aligned operational management
• Confident stakeholder engagement across IT, Risk & Compliance
• Track record of stabilising, optimising or maturing security operations functions
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, ITIL or Microsoft Security are advantageous but not essential for the right experience.