Salary €130-150k
Location Galway, Republic of Ireland
Type Permanent
Start ASAP
Head of Information Security
188711
Desired skills:
Security, ISO 27001, NIST, Medical Devices
Reperio has partnered with a rapidly growing medical technology company developing connected healthcare solutions that is seeking a Head of Information Security to lead and mature its global security and compliance function.
The company’s mission is to improve patient outcomes through intelligent, data-driven healthcare — with information security and privacy at its core.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organisation's information security program.
- Define and maintain policies aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and HIPAA standards.
- Oversee risk assessments, incident response, and third-party risk management.
- Lead external audits and certification efforts (ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP readiness).
- Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to embed secure design and DevSecOps practices.
- Promote a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management.
- Represent information security in board, customer, and regulatory discussions.
Requirements:
- 7+ years' experience in information security, including leadership roles.
- Proven track record with ISO 27001 implementation and certification.
- Strong understanding of HIPAA and healthcare data privacy.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Skilled in risk management, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable:
- CISSP
- CISM, CISA
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53
- FedRAMP, or medical device security.
Benefits:
- Strategic leadership role in a high-impact MedTech company.
- Opportunity to shape a security program from the ground up.
- Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.
For more info, contact Seamus at Reperio or apply through the link
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