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

Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 people.

At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right choice for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.

At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at GT

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

The role

We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity leader to manage high-impact client engagements and drive strategic security outcomes. As a Manager or Associate Director, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, advise C-suite stakeholders, and oversee the design and implementation of cybersecurity strategies and transformation programs.

You will combine deep technical understanding with strong leadership and communication skills to help our clients strengthen resilience, achieve compliance, and adopt proactive security postures.

Key Responsibilities

For all levels:

Lead and deliver complex cybersecurity engagements, including risk assessments, strategy development, governance design, and remediation planning.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on topics such as cloud security, zero trust, threat management, incident preparedness, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee delivery across both technical and strategic domains, ensuring quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.
Manage project scope, budgets, and timelines, ensuring successful outcomes and strong client relationships.
Support business development through proposal writing, solution design, and participation in client meetings and industry events.
Drive the development and evolution of internal cybersecurity methodologies, frameworks, and service offerings.
Mentor and coach team members to support capability development and continuous improvement.

Additional responsibilities for Associate Director level:

Lead large, cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams or regulatory-driven transformations (e.g., DORA, NIS2, CRA).
Shape go-to-market strategies, thought leadership, and business growth initiatives within the cybersecurity practice.
Oversee multiple client portfolios, contributing to practice operations, talent development, and revenue management.
Act as a senior point of contact for key client accounts and executive sponsors.

Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, enterprise security, or risk management leadership.
Strong understanding of key cybersecurity domains, including:
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Cloud security and zero trust architectures
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Data protection and privacy
- Threat management and incident response
Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK, and PCI-DSS.
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks including NIS2, DORA, CRA, and GDPR.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CCSP.
Proven experience in client engagement management, leadership, and stakeholder communication.

Desired Skills

Experience delivering large-scale transformation programs or regulatory-driven security initiatives.
Exposure to security operations, SOC optimisation, or incident response.
Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable insights for senior and executive audiences.
Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer, OneTrust, or ServiceNow.
Strong presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to build long-term client relationships.

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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. 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. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

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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Cyber Advisory BRS – Manager – AD level

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