* All new entrants will join the organisation at the bottom of the pay scale. Pay increases will be awarded annually subject to satisfactory performance and to the terms of any government agreements.
Division overview
Market Framework
ComReg’s Market Framework Division is responsible for the regulation of Ireland’s radio spectrum. Radio spectrum is the medium over which all wireless communications (such as mobile phones, radars, radios, televisions, connected devices etc.) take place. It is a valuable national resource underpinning important economic, social and communications activities. In 2017, ComReg released 350 MHz of radio spectrum in the 5G suitable 3.6 GHz band. More recently, Market Framework released part of the 26 GHz band for national block licenses and is currently developing further award programmes for both commercial and non-commercial use. Market Framework also carries out key regulatory duties in respect of the broadcasting sector, manages Ireland’s national telephone numbering resource, where proposals are currently advancing to streamline non-geographic number use and to cater for burgeoning IoT needs, as well as providing technical communications network support to the broader ComReg organisation.
The role and responsibilities
The Manager, Network Security will be an experienced manager or technical professional with experience within the telecommunications industry
A self-starter, the Manager, Network Security will be proficient in stakeholder management, communications and project management skills. This person will be comfortable and capable of translating and communicating complex technical requirements for a non-technical audience and utilise their experience to solve complex regulatory challenges concerning the implementation of functions and obligations related to security in telecommunications networks and services.
The successful candidate will contribute and support the strategic planning requirements and associated stakeholder relations, manage, track and report on key projects within the overall business unit work programme.
What will the Manager, Network Security be expected to do?
Strategic Planning & Development
Contribute to and support the development of strategic plans for the ComReg network security functions and obligations in collaboration with other staff and disciplines.
Identify and define regulatory challenges concerning network security functions and obligations, providing recommendations on how to overcome or mitigate these risks.
Support the development of regulatory frameworks and processes to enable supervision of electronic communications networks and service providers.
Stakeholder Relations
Develop and implement engagement, relationships and communication processes with key internal and external stakeholders.
Represent ComReg at various national and international working groups where required.
Project Management
Project management of key network security work items, providing project owner/manager responsibilities including management of resources, schedule, project deliverables and project staff.
People Management
Provide guidance to network security team members in formulating requirements and assist with exploration of viability of alternative approaches as appropriate.
Management and support of network security team members including day to day people management and performance development.
Technical Expertise
Provide technical expertise, advice, leadership, and strategy for relevent network security activities
Manage the security assessment of providers of electronic communications and services networks.
Manage the technical solutions to support network security functions and obligations.
Develop an understanding of the relevant security legislative framework under which ComReg operates, in particular how it practically applies to the electronic communications networks and services.
General
Develop and/or maintain detailed understanding of the relevant legislation and legislative framework under which ComReg will operate.
Management of consultants including procurement process, delivery and governance.
Qualifications and Experience required
Essential
An Honours degree, third level qualification or significant relevant experience, in science, technology, engineering or other relevant area/s.
Demonstrable experience as a manager or technical professional with experience in the telecommunications sector.
Strong relevant project management experience in a telecommunications environment which includes leading and delivery of complex projects.
Strong stakeholder management experience in developing and maintaining working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
A proven ability to apply analytical and critical thinking to solving problems efficiently and effectively.
Excellent communications and influencing skills including:
Proven experience in communicating clearly, effectively, and knowledgeably about all aspects of a project,
Experience in drafting and oversight of documents for publication
Presentation skills with the ability to understand and express views clearly within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
Technical or Management experience within a network security environment.
A demonstratable knowledge of the legislative process including transposition of Directives to national law.
Core Competencies & Skills for the Role
In addition to your technical qualifications and experience, you will bring professional competencies and skills in the following core areas:
Analytical & Critical Thinking Objectively analyses and evaluates information in order to identify patterns between situations that are not obviously related. Develops and clearly articulates solutions to complex problems.
Communicating & Influencing Communicates clearly, confidently and respectfully. Engages, persuades and convinces others to follow a particular course of action. Ensures all relevant parties are appropriately updated and notified.
Strategy & Leadership Creates a climate of cooperation where people strive to achieve common organisational goals. Takes a broad view. Anticipates future developments and applies this to operational situations.
Technical Knowledge & Continuous Improvement – Possesses a command over the technical and professional skills for a particular discipline. Keeps an open mind. Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement.
Planning and Organising Establishes and monitors priorities, systematically differentiating between urgent, important and unimportant tasks. Plans and manages activities to consistently deliver results. Meets objectives within agreed predetermined time frames and deals with urgent operational situations expeditiously.
Our Package
We are offering an attractive package:
Salary €84,531.22 – €105,680.24 * (Pay increases will be awarded annually subject to satisfactory performance)
Dublin city centre location – IFSC
Blended working environment
28 days Annual Leave per year increases with service
Fully paid Maternity, Paternity and Parent’s leave
Income protection scheme
Education assistance and Training Opportunities
Professional membership fee pay
Attractive pension scheme
ComWell Wellbeing Programme
Travel tax saver scheme, Access to Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a members run sports and social club
*(entry will be at the minimum point and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.)
Please Note (1)
We hope that our recruitment process supports applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We understand that having a diverse workforce contributes to making us stronger as an organisation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates with disabilities.
Please let us know if there is any reasonable accommodations we can make to enable you to take part in the process by creating the environment to give you the best opportunity to show your strengths and competencies. Rest assured that whatever information you disclose will only be used to enable us to provide the necessary support and will never have a bearing on the outcome of the process.
Please Note (2)
ComReg assesses all applicants fairly based on the requirements for the role. Due to the high volume of applications we receive for positions, we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If you are short-listed for interview, and are subsequently unsuccessful, you can request verbal feedback from your recruitment contact – if you are represented by an agency.
