Head of Information Security

  • Galway
  • Permanent
  • Mon Oct 13 17:18:23 2025
  • 188711

Head of Information Security – MedTech / Digital Health

A rapidly growing medical technology company developing connected healthcare solutions 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.

Key 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.

Key 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.

What’s on Offer

  • 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.

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