Information Security Lead
The Medical Council are recruiting an Information Security Lead (Senior Executive Officer Grade) within the Finance & IT Directorate. The IT department provides essential support to the Medical Council's operations, key amongst which is the maintenance of the register of doctors practicing within the state, and the management of complaints from the public against medical practitioners. Critical to these operations are the systems which facilitate them and the data which they collect, process, and manage.
The Information Security Lead plays a vital role in ensuring the protection of all core and supporting systems, and their data, from accidental, deliberate and malicious threats and actions. The role also makes a key contribution to the IT department from a governance perspective and will be relied upon to provide advice and direction in-line with security standards, strategy and policy.
The role reports to the Head of IT and Digital Transformation.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Defines the Medical Council's Cyber Security strategy in collaboration with the Head of IT and Digital Transformation.
2. Leads and manages the Medical Council's overall approach to data security and information protection. Plans, analyses, designs, configures, tests, implements, and maintains information security infrastructure responsive to the organisation's requirements, applicable standards & regulations, and best practice.
3. Designs security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge.
4. Provides governance from the Information Security perspective on all aspects of IT change.
5. Audits the collection, use and retention of all personal data, and ensures policies around data protection and information security are up to date and fit for purpose, in collaboration with Information Governance.
6. Defines and documents best practices and support procedures for security policies and manuals.
7. Leads the identification of data security and information protection risks across the organisation, and leads the development of mitigation plans, escalating issues as appropriate.
8. Acts as a subject matter expert on data security for projects looking to implement new tools, systems, or processes.
9. Develops and maintains process maps which shows how data flows through the organisation.
10. Leads and facilitates organisational training and communications around data security and information protection issues.
11. Oversees incident response planning, business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
12. Develops and implements tools to assist in detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats.
13. Supports teams to develop and deliver continuous improvement and strategic initiatives and projects.
14. Develops and implements project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans.
15. Mentors/cross trains team members on existing and new technologies.
Essential Criteria:
1. Experience in identifying risks in data security management processes, developing, and implementing remedial actions.
2. Knowledge of Windows servers 2012/2016/2019, Windows desktop operating systems, Windows 10, 11.
3. Experience with MS Exchange On-Prem & Online, MS Azure Cloud and SMTP Gateways.
4. Knowledge of Office 365 Security & Compliance.
5. Experience with firewall & other security appliances.
6. Knowledge of Network security principles.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Relevant formal qualification / education in Cyber Security and or Forensics.
2. Patch management & release upgrade strategies.
3. Backup and restore technologies.
4. Knowledge of cyber security standards (CIS).
5. Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection legalisation.
6. Experience of SOC implementation.
7. Experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
8. Technical writing ability (Procedures & Documentation).
9. Comfortable with project management methodologies and approaches.
10. Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
11. Experience with remote access and virtual desktop technologies and protocols.
12. Knowledge of public procurement policies and procedures.
Essential Characteristics:
1. Ability to provide leadership through complex and difficult challenges and deliver solutions.
2. Ability to read, digest and communicate technical information.
3. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues within multiple systems.
4. Strong attention to detail & project management principles.
5. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Details of this Appointment:
Position Type: This appointment will be offered on a full-time permanent basis. A 6-Month probationary period applies to this appointment.
Salary: Starting salary will be at €57,122 which is the first point of the Senior Executive Officer PayScale.
If you are currently a serving civil or public servant, your entry point to the PayScale may be higher based on your current salary.
There will be salary increment each year in line with the Senior Executive Officer Grade PayScale and subject to satisfactory performance, until the maximum point on the scale has been reached. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.
Senior Executive Officer PayScale: €57,122 (starting) - €58,791 - €60,459 - €62,124 - €63,796 - €65,460 - €67,129 - €69,537 (LS1 After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum) - €71,939 (LS2 After 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum)
Annual Leave: 29 working days plus public holidays
Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri.
Location: The Medical Council's offices are located at Kingram House, Kingram Place, Dublin 2. We operate a hybrid working model with both remote working and a current requirement for on-site attendance two days per week, which may be subject to change in the future.
Pension: The Medical Council offers a pension through the Public Sector Scheme. Contributions to the scheme will commence on joining the organisation. Candidates currently working in the Public or Civil Service may transfer their pension.
Rewards/ Benefits:
Dedicated Wellbeing Group and Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, Digital Gym and Wellbeing App, Training and Development, Financial Support for Further Education, Public Service Sick Leave Scheme, TaxSaver Travel Tickets, Bike to Work Scheme, Subsidised Flu Jabs, Paid Exam Leave & Study Leave, Income Continuance Scheme, Team Building and Away Days, Civil Service Credit Union, Annual Salary Increment.
Apply by: 27th November 2024
Expected interview date: Week commencing 2nd December 2024
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