Interim Head of ICT Cyber Security & Networks Division / Function:Finance / Technology & Operations Reports to:Head of ICT Operations Contract Type: Interim (12 Month Fixed Term) About the NTMA The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority (\"NewERA\"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). Role Summary The Interim Head of ICT Cyber Security & Networks is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing enterprise cyber security, network infrastructure, and security governance across the NTMA. Acting as theorganisation'sprincipal cyber security authority, the role provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and assurance to senior management on cyberrelatedrisk, resilience, and regulatory compliance. The positioncombinesgovernanceandcybersecurityrisk leadershipwith accountability for thecybersecurityframework,operationalnetwork security, and resilience of NTMA's network and perimeter infrastructure. This is a critical interim role, requiring a decisive leader with strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement, and the ability to mature cyber security capability whilemaintainingoperational stability. Key Responsibilities Cyber Security Leadership & Governance Act as the NTMA's senior cyber security authority,providingexpert advice to ICT leadership and senior management. Define and maintain NTMA's cyber security strategy, roadmap, and operating model. Establish and oversee cyber security governance, policies, standards, and risk management frameworks. Ensure alignment with relevant regulatory, legislative, and best-practice obligations (e. Provide regular cyber risk, threat, and posture reporting to senior stakeholders and governance forums. Security Risk, Assurance & Compliance Own andmaintainthe enterprise cyber risk register and risk treatment plans. Lead and coordinate internal and external cyber security audits, assessments, and regulatory engagements. Oversee third-party and supply-chain security risk, including assurance of critical service providers. Ensure security considerations are embedded into ICT change, architecture, and procurement processes. Drive continuous improvement of security controls, maturity, and assurance outcomes. Incident Management & Operational Resilience Own major cyber security incidents, ensuring effective response, escalation, and post-incident review. Lead cyber crisis management and playbook development, including executive-level response scenarios. Contribute to ICT andorganisationaloperational resilience planning, including disaster recovery and business continuity alignment. Ensure lessons learned from incidents and exercises are embedded into controls and processes. Networks & Infrastructure Security Provide oversight of enterprise network and perimeter security architecture. Ensure secure, resilient design and operation of network services (on-premise and cloud). Oversee network security tooling, monitoring, and vulnerability management. Balancesecurity, performance, and availability to meet business and regulatory requirements. People, Engagement & Leadership Lead and mentor cyber security and network teams, fostering a strong security culture. Act as a key liaison between ICT, business units, external partners, and State bodies. Influence senior stakeholders through clear, concise, risk-based communication. Supportdevelopmentof cyber security awareness and accountability across theorganisation. Experience & Technical Requirements Significant senior-level experience in cyber securityleadershiporequivalent roles. Strong background in cyber risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. Proven experience leading security incidents, audits, and assurance activities. Deep understanding of enterprise network security and infrastructure resilience. Experienceoperatingin complex, regulated environments (financial services or public sector highlyadvantageous). Strong stakeholder management experience at senior and executive levels. Desirable Experience & Knowledge ExperiencewithNISTv2 andNIS2, or comparable regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with third-party risk management and outsourced ICT models. Exposure tohybrid and cloud security architectures. Experiencepresenting toexecutive or board-level forums. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership presence with sound judgement under pressure. Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, risk-based approach. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High levelsof integrity, discretion, and professionalism. Ability to balance strategic direction with operational demands. Calm, decisive, and resilient in crisis situations. Qualifications Third-level qualification in cyber security, information technology, or related discipline. Recognisedcyber security qualifications (e. CISM, CRISC or equivalent)desirable. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.