DescriptionWe are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.
Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.
So, We're passionate about helping our people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to communities all over Ireland. Our aim is to attract and develop talented and skilled people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. We believe that such a strong workforce will help us achieve our goals and allow us to continue investing in, and advancing, Ireland’s water services.
The Role:
Uisce Éireann IT (UÉ IT) provides IT services and support to the wider Uisce Éireann business.
The Cyber Security Team is responsible for ensuring efficient cyber operations across the organisation, monitoring and implementing security controls and capabilities, and supporting security design activities, ensuring alignment to leading industry, legal and regulatory standards and requirements. The team play a key role in embedding IT security practices across Uisce Éireann processes, procedures and culture and acts as subject matter expert for the Head of IT, on all IT security related matters and issues across the enterprise.
Reporting to the Security Architecture Manager, the Security Delivery Architect is responsible for ensuring that the Uisce Éireann cyber strategy is implemented effectively via appropriate security architecture frameworks and standards. The Security Delivery Architect is responsible for embedding IT security as part of Uisce Éireann’s work processes, procedures, architecture, and company culture. Additionally, they will will also have responsibility for providing guidance to wider IT/OT team in relation to the effective use of technology systems and applications. This role will demonstrate strong understanding of IT/OT, excellent analytical and conceptual skills as well as the ability to demonstrate high personal impact and influence to build and maintain strong and trusted relationships to deliver sustainable success.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for overseeing the implementation of IT security standards, policies and procedures appropriate to the IT security needs of Uisce Éireann
Lead the process of defining the security design of all IT systems, including high level and detailed design planning and / or reviews in line with security standards to ensure compliance while aligning standards, frameworks and security design with overall business and technology strategy
Provide subject matter expertise on the IT Security strategy for Uisce Éireann, engaging collaboratively with IT peers across Enterprise Architecture, Build & Delivery, Operations and Cyber teams.
Plan security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks, wide area networks, virtual private networks, routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices, designs public key infrastructures, including use of certification authorities and digital signatures as well as hardware and software, adhering to Uisce Éireann and industry standards
Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment, directing equipment and software installation and calibration, preparing preventive and reactive measures, creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys, providing technical support, and completing documentation
Upgrades security systems by monitoring security environment, identifying security gaps, evaluating and implementing enhancements
Perform security assessments across the portfolio of IT projects
Manage project governance on security related aspects of the Portfolio
Prepares system security reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising data and trends
Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards
Provide oversight, guidance, and direction to security operations for security related matters
Maintain awareness and understanding of applicable EU, state, and industry regulations and/or standards and aligning security architecture with them
Offer expert guidance on the selection, design, implementation, and operation of new security related technologies
Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats and design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge
Ensure business understanding of key IT security risks and their impact through effective communication, awareness raising and training initiatives
Responsible for the development and presentation of security related documentation and security approaches and designs to senior management and IT colleagues
Maintain a deep understanding of infrastructure IT security as well as a high level of expertise around enterprise products and technologies
Provide continuity and consistency in all major IT security solution designs and decisions
Maintain knowledge and deep expertise in the technology security relevant to Uisce Éireann
Participation in Priority one Issue Resolution for all IT Security incidents
Ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of business information
Work closely with external resources / third party suppliers, as required
Develop and maintain strong business relationships with each business area
General Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to;
IT Teams
Business Change Teams
Individual Business Unit representatives as required
Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards.
Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives.
Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
3+ years performing a similar role in an organisation comparable to Uisce Éireann is desirable
Relevant Security Certification advantageous (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA etc.)
Exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing environments is advantageous
Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience
Ability to develop and maintain effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally
Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate complex information to others
Highly motivated individual, working to the highest professional standards and with proven ability to deliver results
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions
Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements
Proactively identifying new areas of improvement and using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 21/04/2025
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.
Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.