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Associate Director - Security Operations

Associate Director - Security Operations

Grant ThorntonDublin, Ireland
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Posted : 30.06.2025

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Job Description : Associate Director - Security Operations We are Grant Thornton.

We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.

Grant Thornton (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people.

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Security Operations to lead critical security initiatives and operations within our organisation.

This senior-level role requires a seasoned cyber security professional with deep expertise in identity and access management, privileged access management, vulnerability management, and security operations centre management.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience in cyber security with hands-on expertise in enterprise security technologies and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities Identity Access Management (IAM) Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise IAM solutions and strategies

Oversee user lifecycle management, role-based access controls, and access governance programs

Develop and maintain IAM policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks

Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure proper access provisioning and de-provisioning processes

CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAAM) Manage and optimize CyberArk PAAM infrastructure and implementations

Oversee privileged account discovery, onboarding, and lifecycle management

Ensure compliance with privileged access policies and regulatory requirements

Lead CyberArk platform upgrades, integrations, and security enhancements

Design and implement microsegmentation strategies using Illumio platform

Develop network security policies and zero-trust architecture initiatives

Monitor and analyze network traffic patterns and security events

Collaborate with network teams on segmentation deployment and maintenance

Certificate and Key Management Oversee enterprise PKI infrastructure and certificate lifecycle management

Manage cryptographic key generation, distribution, storage, and rotation processes

Ensure compliance with certificate management policies and industry standards

Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on certificate-related projects

Security Operations Center (SOC) Management Lead SOC operations, including 24 / 7 monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting

Develop and maintain security monitoring use cases, playbooks, and procedures

Manage SOC analyst teams and provide technical guidance and mentorship

Oversee security incident escalation processes and coordination with stakeholders

Design and implement Microsoft DLP policies and configurations

Monitor and analyze data exfiltration attempts and policy violations

Develop data classification schemes and protection strategies

Provide guidance on data handling procedures and compliance requirements

Qualys Vulnerability and Patch Management Lead enterprise vulnerability management program using Qualys platform

Oversee vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation processes

Manage patch management operations and coordinate with system administrators

Develop vulnerability metrics, reporting, and risk assessment frameworks

Required Qualifications Experience and Skills Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity and information security

5+ years in leadership or senior technical roles within security operations

Extensive hands-on experience with CyberArk PAAM implementation and management

Proven expertise in Identity and Access Management solutions and frameworks

Strong experience with Illumio microsegmentation platform

Deep knowledge of PKI, certificate management, and cryptographic systems

Comprehensive experience managing Security Operations Center (SOC) operations

Proficiency in Microsoft DLP configuration, policy development, and management

Expert-level knowledge of Qualys vulnerability management and patch management platforms

Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)

Experience with compliance requirements (SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.)

Advanced knowledge of network security, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems

Proficiency in security information and event management (SIEM) platforms

Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting methodologies

Understanding of DevSecOps practices and security automation

Leadership and Communication Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex security projects

Excellent communication skills with ability to present to executive leadership

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations

Ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Master's degree in Cybersecurity or MBA preferred

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent

CyberArk certifications (Defender, Sentry, Guardian)

Qualys certifications (VMDR, VMPC)

Microsoft Security certifications

Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government)

Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical field

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Working Conditions Full-time position with occasional after-hours work for incident response

Hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote work

May require travel for conferences, training, or vendor meetings

On-call responsibilities for critical security incidents

Life at GT Reward and benefits : Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish.

We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Inclusion and diversity : Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work.

Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves.

So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel.

We want you for who you are.

We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.

Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients.

Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the

new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.

Recognition : We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours.

Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements.

Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

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