An Irish technology services business is seeking a Chief Technical & Security Officer to join its executive team during a significant growth phase. This role requires senior leadership experience with solid expertise in Security and Cloud architectures. Responsibilities include defining the technology and security strategy, supporting pre-sales, and leading enterprise customer engagements. The ideal candidate blends technical depth with commercial awareness and has experience in enterprise-scale environments. Competitive salary of €120k - €130k plus pension. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Chief Technical & Security Officer (MSP) A well-established and growing Irish technology services business is entering a significant growth phase, including planned capital investment and an active acquisition strategy. As part of this journey, the business is creating a new executive role and is seeking a Chief Technology & Security Officer (CTSO) to join the senior leadership team. This is a commercially facing, strategic technology leadership role , suited to someone who can operate confidently at C-level while remaining close enough to the technology to shape architecture, standards, and customer solutions. The CTSO will report directly into the COO and will play a key role in supporting go-to-market strategy, shaping the security and cloud practices, and setting the overall technical direction of the organisation as it scales. The position is working for a medium sized MSP in the Irish market, and it is essential that the candidate has MSP experience. The CTSO will act as the technical authority across the business, with particular responsibility for Security, Cloud, and Solution Architecture. This is not a hands-on engineering role, but it does require strong technical credibility and the ability to lead from the front in customer and commercial environments. You will: Set the technical vision and standards across security and cloud services Support pre-sales and strategic customer engagements Help shape and evolve the organisation’s security offerings Act as a trusted advisor to both customers and internal stakeholders Raise the bar on solution design, architecture quality, and documentation Over time, the CTSO will build and lead a technical leadership function , including solution architecture and security capability, as the business grows organically and through acquisition. Key Responsibilities Define and own the technology and security strategy across cloud, security, and managed services Support go-to-market activity , pre-sales, and complex solution design Lead executive-level conversations with enterprise customers (500–1,000+ users, often international) Shape, review, and evolve the security practice , including evaluating new tools and services Set standards for architecture, solution design, and technical documentation Partner closely with Sales and Delivery teams to scope, size, and design enterprise solutions Play a key role in M&A activity , including technical due diligence and integration Sit at the management table, helping drive change during a growth and “reset” phase What We’re Looking For This role suits someone who blends technical depth with commercial awareness and is comfortable being both a leader and a customer-facing technologist. You will likely have: Senior leadership experience (CTO, CIO, Head of Architecture, Principal Architect, or similar) Strong expertise across Security and Cloud architectures Experience working with enterprise-scale environments A background in pre-sales, solution design, or technical consulting The ability to communicate complex solutions clearly and credibly Experience setting technical standards and influencing teams A collaborative leadership style and strong cultural fit Technology exposure (not all required): Microsoft (Azure, M365) – certifications highly valued VMware Security technologies (e.g. WatchGuard or similar) Networking (Juniper or Cisco at a solid level) Why This Role Newly created C-level position with genuine influence Join at a pivotal moment of growth, investment, and acquisition Opportunity to shape strategy, offerings, and teams , not just inherit them Exposure to complex, international enterprise customers Clear runway to scale impact alongside the business Posted 1 day ago Reference: 287489 Location: Ireland, County Dublin Salary: €120k - €130k + pension Classification: Information & Communication Technology Architects #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Information Security professional based in Ireland. The role involves ownership of the security and governance programme, including ISO 27001 responsibilities and the development of security policies. Candidates should have proven experience in governance, risk management, and compliance. This position may lead to further opportunities based on performance. A strong understanding of security frameworks and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr
6 months with possible extension - Dublin This role will require an onsite presence so you must be based in Ireland. We are seeking an experienced Information Security professional that has expertise in governance, risk and compliance. This is a newly defined role, created in response to increased customer and regulatory scrutiny, particularly around formal security assessments and audits. The successful candidate will take ownership of our security and governance programme, bringing structure, clarity and momentum to an environment that already has solid technical foundations but lacks mature processes and supporting evidence. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the security and governance programme, effectively building it from the ground up ISO 27001 ownership Design, create, review, and update security policies, standards and procedures Establish evidence and reporting suitable for audits and customer assurance Establish and maintain a risk management framework Act as a senior security authority across the business, supporting prioritisation of security issues Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, development, legal (DPO), and senior leadership Click apply to learn more on the position! Location: Ireland, County Dublin #J-18808-Ljbffr
