Cyber Security Project Manager

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;

• Manage and schedule penetration tests across various business units, aligning with operational timelines.
• Facilitate operational meetings to engage stakeholders, provide status updates, track dependencies, and resolve blockers for wider Cyber Security team.
• Ensure all key stakeholders are kept informed of testing progress, outstanding risks, and upcoming testing activities.
• Monitor changes in cyber security regulations such as DORA, NYDFS, and especially requirements around TLPT (Threat-Led Penetration Testing).
• Communicate regulatory changes effectively across relevant teams to ensure continued compliance.
• Maintain accurate tracking of all penetration test requests, execution plans, and remediation status using project tracking.
• Create and update high-quality slide decks and reporting packs for governance forums, steering committees, and senior leadership reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement in security testing processes, communication workflows, and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Leverage existing tooling and dashboards to support metrics, reporting, and governance visibility.

What you Will Bring ;

• Experience in managing cyber security or IT risk projects, ideally within a regulated sector such as banking or insurance.
• Strong understanding of penetration testing, red teaming, and threat-led penetration testing processes.
• Familiarity with key regulations including DORA, NYDFS, and TLPT frameworks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to create professional reports and slide decks for senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Proficiency in tools like MS PowerPoint, Excel, Jira, Confluence, or similar project tracking systems.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2) preferred but not mandatory.
• Cybersecurity certifications are advantageous but not mandatory.

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

Please click here for further information about AIB’s PACT – Our Commitment to You.

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