Cybersecurity Process Specialist

Position Description

As a member of the Generation Cybersecurity Team this role will support the Generation Cybersecurity Manager to protect Generation from cybersecurity risks and enhance Generation’s compliance with regulatory obligations such as NIS Directive. This role will collaborate with the OT Cybersecurity Team (EMP) and local competent persons to develop and implement security measures and procedures to ensure compliance with ESB cybersecurity policy and external legislation. The role will also involve the promote an awareness of strategic initiatives and encourage self-sustaining security practices and behaviours within Generation teams.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the development of cybersecurity procedures and baselines in conjunction with OT Cybersecurity Manager and local competent persons.
• Conduct and lead comprehensive assessments of security procedures and baselines against applicable regulations, laws, policies and standards.
• Collaborate with broader IT and Generation teams to embed new processes and procedures into the Generation business with appropriate governance.
• Engage with business, measure KPIs and run engagements supporting completion of corrective action plans.
• Active involvement in overall cybersecurity governance to adhere to operating model.
• Lead bi-weekly meetings along with OT Cybersecurity lead (EMP) from all the areas to discuss security concerns on common platform.
• Co-ordinate the flow of information from to local competent persons related to cybersecurity incidents.
• Aligning cybersecurity risk management to the generation LTAP process.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• 5 years’ experience in a cyber, OT or IT role
• 3rd level qualification in IT, engineering or a science-based discipline

Desirable

• Working knowledge of the NIS Directive

Location

This position will be based in Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin with occasional travel to ESB generation assets as required.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

Cyber Security Manager, Asset Management, Generation and Trading

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career development through mentoring and training 
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€57,950 - €68,150

Closing Date

24th March 2025

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.