Cybersecurity Architecture Manager

About Dunnes Stores

Dunnes Stores is the leading retailer in Ireland, recognized for its extensive selection of high-quality products spanning food, fashion, and home retail. We pride ourselves on being customer-centric and continuously seek innovative ways to enhance our customers' shopping experience through cutting-edge technologies such as IoT-enabled Scan & Go systems, Queue Busting checkout solutions, intelligent Digital Displays, Smart Shelves, and Smart Trolleys, all interconnected with mobile device integration.

Role Overview

As a Cybersecurity Architecture Manager at Dunnes Stores, you will hold a pivotal role in shaping, maintaining, and implementing the cybersecurity architecture framework that aligns with strategic corporate objectives. You will be instrumental in managing security architecture operations, leading a team of cybersecurity professionals, and collaborating with IT and business divisions to safeguard corporate information assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Architecture Leader to develop and sustain a comprehensive cybersecurity architecture framework consistent with business and technology strategies.
• Direct design and deployment of security solutions across multiple technology domains including network, cloud, application, and data environments.
• Work closely with IT and business units to integrate security requirements seamlessly into technology architectures and throughout project lifecycles.
• Perform security architecture reviews and risk assessments on new and existing systems and technologies.
• Define, implement, and uphold security standards, guidelines, and best practices for secure IT system and application development and deployment.
• Lead, mentor, and manage cybersecurity architecture team members to encourage professional growth and ensure effective team delivery.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity operations teams to monitor and defend security architectures from emerging threats.
• Provide architectural insights and recommendations to support incident response, mitigation, and recovery processes.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships by evaluating security technologies and services, facilitating contract negotiations, and supervising service delivery with the Senior Manager.
• Support the preparation and management of the cybersecurity architecture budget and resource allocation under Senior Manager guidance.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or equivalents are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity architecture, ideally with exposure to the retail sector or similar industries.
• Thorough knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and architectural frameworks like TOGAF or SABSA.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing security controls across diverse technological layers.
• Strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills necessary for managing and mentoring teams effectively.
• Ability to interpret business needs into secure and practical technology solutions.
• Skillful at juggling multiple priorities and adapting to a dynamic and evolving environment.

Dunnes Stores Competency Profile

• Technical and professional knowledge
• Building relationships
• Results orientation
• Change advocacy

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Comprehensive benefits including employee discount
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Engaging and innovative work environment fostering collaboration and growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dunnes Stores is proud to be an equal opportunities employer welcoming diverse applicants.