Lead Security Architect

Morgan McKinley · Recruitment agency
Contract•Security•Dublin, Ireland · Remote within Ireland · Hybrid
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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.
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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.

Apply NowApply before: August 2, 2026