Technical Advisor, Network Security x2

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 Technical Advisor, Network Security will be an experienced technical professional with experience within the telecommunications sector.

A self-starter, the Technical Advisor will require excellent technical aptitude, communications, and project management skills. This person will thrive on being required to drive a process and deliver multiple complex technical requirements / solutions to a legislative deadline, while accommodating evolving prioritisation of stakeholder and project needs.

The successful candidate shall contribute to the strategic planning and project management and will provide technical support and advice on key projects as needed within the business unit.

What will the Technical Advisor, Network Security be expected to do? 

Technical Expertise  

Provide technical expertise and advice, leadership, and strategy around network security to the relevant activities of the unit.

Provide technical expertise to the security assessment of providers of electronic communications and services networks.

Evaluate 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.

Project Management 

Project management of key technical work items, providing project owner/manager responsibilities including management of resources, schedule, project deliverables and project staff.

Stakeholder Management 

Engage and report on key project progress, risks and other relevant matters.

From time to time, represent ComReg with external stakeholders, such as the National Cyber Security Centre, and at international regulatory forums, including but not limited to the European Commission, BEREC and ENISA.

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 / technical 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 services.

General  

Management of consultants including procurement process, delivery and governance.

Represent ComReg at various national and international working groups

Qualifications and Experience required  

Essential  

• An Honours degree, third level qualification (or currently studying), in science, technology, engineering, law, business, or another relevant area/s or significant relevant experience

• Demonstrable experience in a technical professional with experience within the telecommunications sector.

• Strong relevant project management experience in a telecommunications environment which includes leading and delivery of complex projects.

• 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 documents for senior stakeholders or for publication,

• Presentation skills with the ability to understand and express views clearly within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Desirable  

• Technical experience within a network security environment.

• A demonstrable knowledge of relevant electronic communications security legislation.

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:

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.

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.

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.