Manager/Principal, Cyber

Manager/Principal Cyber & Information Security - Dublin - Hybrid

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Manager/Principal - Cyber & Information Security to join our diverse and dynamic team. As the Manager of Cyber & Information Security at ICON, you will bring strong technical skills to the team as per the key responsibilities detailed below.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage complex operational security projects and solutions
• Handle operational security issues that require in-depth knowledge across multiple areassuch as Network, Cloud, Application and Data Security
• Performing configuration review of security applications, systems, and services as required
• Continuously improve ICON's cyber detection and response capability
• Technical depth and knowledge across multiple areas including
  • Endpoint Security, Network Security, Mobile Device Security – Development and / or governance of security solutions on endpoints and servers, mobile devices and the network e.g. firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF.
  • Data Security – Development and / or governance of security solutions for data security such as DLP and data classification & labelling tools
  • Cloud Native Security - Designing and implementing security for cloud-based resources covering access management, data security, monitoring to ensure that they are aligned with business requirements
  • Application Security - Embedding security within the development process using manual and automated security controls
• Support security architecture decisions
• Implement technical security controls and process improvements, collaborating on security roadmaps and strategies
• Cross functional team collaboration and co-ordination with
  • Enterprise & Security Architecture, Innovation & Analytics, IT Operations and Cyber Resilience teams
  • IT Operations and Software Development teams to design and build secure solutions and services in a standardized manner

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:

• Desire for role requiring both hands on expertise and working with other teams to achieve required outcomes
• Demonstrate a strong awareness of the current threat landscape. Experience building threat models and reviewing and / or configuring technical security or network solutions.
• Demonstrate a strong technical background in Enterprise Security controls and solutions covering one or more of Cloud, Application, Network, Mobile Device, Data Security and OS
• Certifications: Relevant certs e.g. SANS SEC4XX/5XX, ISC2 CISSP or equivalent
• Nice to have:
  • Hands-on cloud experience, with one or more certifications
  • Experience analysing or evaluating security solutions

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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