Division overview
The Corporate Services Team
The Corporate Services Division develops and implements corporate affairs and communications strategies designed to enhance our organisational performance and effectiveness. It is a key function, supporting all other Divisions across ComReg in the areas of Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Public Relations, and Facilities Management.
The role and responsibilities
This role will reporting to the IT Security Manager and will have responsibility for the following:
• Analyse and maintain ComReg’s security systems and seek improvements on a continuous basis. (NIST, NIS2, ISO27001, GDPR)
• Working with the IT Security Manager and the IT Security Administrator to maintain all IT Security policies and procedures and to ensure best practices and security standards for the organisation
• As a member of the IT Security Incident Management Team, providing triage and information on IT security and incident alerts. Reviewing incoming threat alerts from 3rd party partners and working with the Security Team on advising on a best practice response.
• Assisting in work with partner Service Providers and colleagues to implement security by design within organisational technology projects led by IT
• Scheduling and overseeing Code Reviews, Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration testing as required with partner service providers
• Support operational management of key security platforms including – Palo Alto, MS Sentinel, MS Defender, MS Intune, Purview & MS Entra
• Reviewing daily/monthly security reports and highlighting any anomalies for further investigation by the team
Qualifications and Experience required
Essential
• Third Level qualification in related field such as Computer Science, Cyber security and Computing technology.
• Proven experience working as an L2 resource familiar with supporting an enterprise environment and at least some exposure to IT Security related service focus with a familiarity and understanding of a best practice SIEM Solution/Vulnerability Management Tools
• Experience working within a Microsoft Enterprise level environment
• Ability to investigate security alerts to understand the root cause, being able to communicate the issue to the relevant stakeholders and identify whether the alert is a false/positive or a live issue
• Strong documentation management skills appropriate to an audited regulated environment
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems as they arise. Particularly in relation to infrastructure and bespoke applications secure design input.
• Strong proven ability to prioritise work items and work independently
• Experience and comfort working in a fast-paced environment and distilling large volumes of information to be actioned or escalated
• Excellent communication skills (both to technical and non-technical colleagues)
Desirable
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security +/CYSA+, MS Certified Security (i.e. SC900) and an understanding of the application of Security Standard frameworks such as NIST, NIS2, ISO 27001 would be advantageous
• Experience working with third party IT Service providers
• Knowledge and understanding of Incident management response
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.
• 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.
• Ownership & Accountability: Applies professional ethical standards. Takes responsibility for work activities and personal actions. Follows through on commitments. Acknowledges mistakes and learns from them. Maintains effective interactions with outsourced service providers.
• 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.
• Teamwork: Promotes and enhances team performance through working collaboratively and in cooperation with others to achieve goals. Interacts in a manner that builds respect and fosters trust. (Delete as appropriate)
• 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.
• People Skills: Uses interpersonal skills to create engagement and clarity. Manages conflict and implements practical solutions. Recognises the impact of own behaviour and adjusts as required. Actively develops others.
Our Package
We are offering an attractive package:
• Salary €61,000.02 – €84,242.92 (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.