Cybersecurity Engagement and Policy Specialist

ComReg Overview 

At ComReg, we work at the heart of Ireland’s digital world.

Our role is to help ensure that people and businesses benefit from reliable connectivity, competitive services and continued innovation across communications and digital infrastructure.

This is an exciting time to build a career with us. As technology continues to evolve, so does our work. Alongside our established responsibilities, we are taking on new areas including cybersecurity, resilience, data, cloud services, AI and digital trust, giving our people the opportunity to work on some of the most important issues shaping Ireland’s digital future.

What makes ComReg unique is its people -the variety of expertise and perspectives we bring together. We are diverse, multidisciplinary and enjoy collaborating and learning from one another. Our teams work closely with counterparts across Europe, contributing to solutions for complex challenges in a fast-moving digital environment.

While the technologies and issues we address continue to change, our purpose remains the same: helping to create a connected, trusted and innovative digital ecosystem that supports people, communities and businesses every day.

If you are looking for meaningful work with great colleagues, continuous learning and the opportunity to make a real impact, ComReg offers a rewarding career at the centre of Ireland’s digital future.

Cybersecurity and Resilience Regulation Division

ComReg has been proposed as the NIS2 Directive National Competent Authority for the Digital Infrastructure, Digital Provider, ICT Service Management and Space sectors. Additionally, ComReg has been designated as the CER Directive National Competent Authority for the Digital Infrastructure Sector.

The proposal of ComReg as the National Competent Authority for NIS2 and CER requires a new division to execute these additional regulatory functions. This division is known as the Cybersecurity and Resilience Regulation Division.

The Cybersecurity and Resilience Regulation Division responsibilities will include:

• NIS2 supervision and enforcement
• CER functions – Identification of Critical Entities and National Resilience Strategy etc
• Engagement activities – national and international
• Strategic Planning

Full details on our NIS2 and CER responsibilities are here

The Role

The Cybersecurity Engagement and Policy specialist is an exciting and unique opportunity to support the ComReg engagement activities and policy analysis within the Cybersecurity and Resilience Regulation Division. This role will support implementation and delivery of ComReg’s cybersecurity and resilience policy objectives through stakeholder engagement, regulatory coordination, strategic planning, and programme management.

The role will contribute to the fostering of effective relationships with national and international stakeholders and provide policy analysis and advice on matters relating to cyber security, resilience, and regulatory engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing ComReg’s cyber security mandate through collaboration, policy development, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining ongoing engagement, cooperation and collaboration with regulated entities, government departments, national authorities, industry bodies and international organisations, Department of Defence, and other key stakeholders as required.
• Coordinate, develop and support stakeholder engagement activities, consultations, workshops and awareness initiatives.
• Analysing cybersecurity policy, proposals and legislation, developing insights and recommendations for presentation to ComReg senior management.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies, awareness initiatives, and communication campaigns.
• Developing a strong understanding of key cybersecurity issues and stakeholder perspectives and effectively representing these matters within ComReg.
• Planning, coordinating and managing stakeholder events, meetings and engagement activities.
• Representing ComReg and coordinating participation in national and international working groups, conferences and other relevant forums.
• Building and maintaining an understanding of the evolving cybersecurity risk landscape through ongoing engagement with sector stakeholders.
• Provide support to cybersecurity advisors and managers on cross divisional projects where required.

Qualifications

• An Honours Degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, Business, Communications, Cyber Security Policy, Technology, or a related discipline.
• Alternatively, significant relevant professional experience in policy development, stakeholder engagement, cybersecurity, regulation, or programme management may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

Essential experience/knowledge

• Experience in stakeholder engagement within regulatory authorities, public or private sector organisations or international organisations.
• Excellent communications skills, with demonstratable experience of effective communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in the analysis of policy or legislation, providing observations and findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Experience presenting policy findings to management level of organisations.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster effective collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.

Desirable

• Knowledge of cybersecurity and resilience legislation, including NIS2, DORA, CER, or similar frameworks.
• Experience working on the implementation of European or national legislation and policy frameworks.
• Experience managing public consultations, stakeholder engagement programmes, working groups, or cross-sector initiatives.
• Experience in developing communications strategies, engagement plans, or awareness programmes.
• Experience representing an organisation at national, European, or international forums, conferences, or working groups.

Core Competencies & Skills for the Role

In addition to your qualifications and experience, you will bring professional competencies and skills in the following core areas:

• Communicating & Influencing: Communicates clearly, confidently and professionally with a range of audiences. Builds understanding and support through effective engagement, influencing and negotiation skills. Ensures stakeholders are kept informed through timely, accurate and appropriate communication.
• People Skills: Demonstrates strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, creating clarity, engagement and positive outcomes in interactions with others. Handles challenging situations and conflict constructively, identifying practical solutions. Maintains self-awareness, adapts their approach as needed, and supports the development and success of others.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. Contributes positively to team performance by fostering an inclusive, supportive and respectful working environment. Builds strong working relationships based on trust, cooperation and mutual respect.
• Planning & Organising: Effectively plans, prioritises and manages workload, distinguishing between strategic priorities, routine activities and urgent issues. Organises and coordinates activities in a structured manner to ensure objectives are delivered within agreed timelines. Responds proactively and efficiently to emerging operational demands while maintaining focus on key priorities.
• Technical Knowledge & Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates strong technical and professional expertise within their area of responsibility. Maintains current knowledge of relevant developments, regulations and best practices. Embraces learning opportunities, challenges existing approaches where appropriate, and actively contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Package 

We are offering an attractive package:

• Salary €64,746.40 – €89,841.79 * (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)
• 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
• ComReg Wellbeing Programme
• Travel tax saver scheme, Access to Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a member’s run sports and social club

*(Pay increases will be awarded annually subject to satisfactory performance)

Check out the Recruitment section of our Careers website if you have any questions or need further information about the role or the recruitment process -https://www.comreg.ie/about/careers/recruitment-faq/

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 are 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.