Cyber Defence & Response Co-ordinator, Dublin

Location/Office Policy:  Hybrid, 2 days in office. Central Park

• Are you passionate about navigating complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment?
• Do you have a keen eye for identifying potential risks and turning them into strategic opportunities for improvement?
• Are you ready to leverage your analytical skills to drive impactful decisions and contribute to our organization's success?

What is the Role:

The Cyber Defence & Response Coordinator will manage Cyber Defence projects and provide expertise. This role requires a background in IT, Project Management, and Governance, along with the enthusiasm to support Technology and Data teams. Responsibilities include overseeing regulatory engagements, managing Cyber Defence inspections, and assessing the impact of regulations on the function and the Bank.

Key accountabilities;

• Lead and manage Cyber Defence projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget. Coordinate with Technology and Data teams to support project objectives.
• Oversee regulatory engagements related to Cyber Defence, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards including but not limited to TLPT/ TIBER.
•  Assess the impact of regulations on the Cyber Defence function and the Bank, providing insights and recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination on Cyber Defence initiatives.
• Demonstrating a good understanding of technology & data processes such as IT Service Management, Technology Delivery Lifecycle, Data Quality, Storage and Retention and be confident to assess these processes from a first line risk perspective
• Monitor and manage risks associated with Cyber Defence projects and activities, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to mitigate potential threats.
• Complete relevant aspects of risk-based assessments of Group IT's control environment, to figure out adequacy and effectiveness of controls in place to mitigate risks.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key partners across Technology & Data, acting as a trusted adviser and SME, to support stakeholders in their management of technology risks.
• Coordinating the assessment of new regulatory testing, simulations, and corporate requirements that impact the Technology function

What you Will Bring ;

• 5 plus years of IT experience, with experience in project management particularly in the cybersecurity domain.
• Experience in engaging with regulatory bodies and managing compliance with cybersecurity regulations such as DORA, NIST & NYDFS.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of IT risk management approaches and/or frameworks, with experience of risk analysis in an IT environment.
• Proven experience and ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders and to communicate to a non-technical audience.
• Experience in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including technology and data teams, to ensure effective communication and coordination on cybersecurity initiatives.

Why Work for AIB:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

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Key Capabilities

• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Organisational Cohesion
• Instils Trust
• Operational Excellence
• Depth of Technical Knowledge
• Technical Leadership

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Tim Stokes, at careers@aib.ie  for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.  

Application deadline :  31/07/2025