Morgan McKinley is delighted to partner with a leading public sector organization in Dublin to hire an experienced Lead Security Architect on a contract basis.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect Lead to drive the technical vision for a major modernisation of Ireland's technology infrastructure.
In this role, you will ensure the solution aligns with enterprise security principles and best practices. You will act as a critical liaison between business teams and technology partners, holding suppliers accountable while designing a secure, scalable architecture leveraging AWS services, networking, and IoT devices.
Please note this is initially a 12 months contract.
Location: Dublin (Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
- Security Design: Determine security requirements and implement "security by design" principles to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
- Technical Advisory: Provide expertise across cloud servers, AWS Lambda functions, API Gateways, Firewalls (WAF), Network Segmentation, and Application Architecture.
- Governance & Compliance: Ensure the project meets rigorous standards, including PCI DSS v4.0.1, NIST CSF, ISO27001:2022, GDPR, and imminent regulations like NIS2 and the EU AI Act.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other architects and IT stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and solution alignment.
- Documentation: Lead the writing and reviewing of high-level and low-level design documents and participate in Architecture Review Boards.
What You Need
- AWS Foundation: Proficiency in GuardDuty, CloudWatch, APIs, Lambda functions, and IAM.
- Networking & Cloud: Familiarity with VPNs, transit gateways, segmentation, firewalls, and cellular/Wi-Fi networks.
- Security & Deployment: Experience with Kubernetes security design, Zabbix, Prometheus, and IoT tooling.
- Identity Management: Expertise in AWS, Entra ID, KeyCloak, or similar third-party tools.
- Leadership: Proven ability to hold suppliers accountable, mentor junior personnel, and resolve issues under pressure.
- Communication: Exceptional English and people skills for this client-facing role.
Nice to Have
- Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or CCNA.
- Technical expertise in the Fortinet security stack (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer.
Why Join Us?
This is a chance to lead a high-impact project. We offer a dynamic environment where you can drive positive change in cloud-based solutions and contribute to a project that will enhance customer convenience for years to come.
