Are you looking for an opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organisation?
Do you want an opportunity to use your skills to enhance Network Security in Ireland?
Would you like the chance to challenge and develop yourself while working with a great group of colleagues?
Look no further….
Job Title: Regulatory Manager (Cyber Security)
Starting Salary: *€83,694.28 *Point of entry on this salary band may differ from the minimum point if the successful candidate is a current public or civil servant.
Office Location: One Dockland Central, Guild Street, Dublin, D01 E4X0
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid / Blended/ Remote Working: Option to work 2 days in office and 3 days remote (aligned with work/business requirements)
Closing Date: 12.00pm, 7th May 2024
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 12-month duration.
ComReg Overview
We are the statutory body responsible for regulating electronic communications, postal and premium rate services in Ireland. We are a professional, multi-disciplinary organisation, operating in a dynamic telecommunications environment that is constantly evolving.
Our Mission – at the heart of everything we do – is to facilitate the development of a competitive communications sector in Ireland that attracts investment, encourages innovation and empowers consumers to choose and use communications services with confidence.
Who are we looking for?
The Regulatory Manager will be one (or both) of the following:
an experienced technical professional with experience within the cyber security sector or equivalent relevant sector (IT Security, Telecoms, Digital Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure), OR
an experienced regulatory professional with exposure to planning for new or expanding business functions/responsibilities.
A self-starter, the Regulatory Manager will be proficient in stakeholder management, communications and project management skills. This person will be comfortable and capable of translating and communicating complex technical requirements for a non-technical audience and utilise their experience to solve complex regulatory challenges concerning the implementation of significant organisational functions and obligations.
The Role
Purpose: The Regulatory Manager will report to the Head of Cyber Security and Resilience. The successful candidate will contribute and support the strategic planning requirements and associated stakeholder relations and will manage, track and report on key projects within the overall business unit work programme.
What will the Regulatory Manager be expected to do?
General
Develop and/or maintain detailed understanding of the relevant legislation and legislative framework under which ComReg will operate.
Management of consultants including procurement process, delivery and governance.
Strategic Planning & Development
Contribute to and support the development of strategic plans for the ComReg Cyber Security functions and obligations in collaboration with other staff and disciplines.
Identify and define regulatory challenges for cyber 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 relevant entities.
Stakeholder Relations
Develop and implement engagement, relationships and communication processes with key internal and external stakeholders.
Inform and educate internal stakeholders in ComReg on relevant Strategy and Planning across the organisation.
Represent ComReg at various national and international working groups – e.g. represent ComReg at NCA (National Competent Authority) forums on functions and responsibilities.
Project Management
Project management of key work items, providing project owner/manager responsibilities including management of budget, resources, schedule, project deliverables and project staff.
People Management
Provide guidance to project team members in formulating requirements and assist with exploration of viability of alternative approaches as appropriate.
Management and support of team members including day to day people management and performance development.
Qualification/s (Essential)
An Honours degree, third level qualification or significant relevant experience, in science, technology, engineering, law, business or another relevant area/s.
Experience (Essential)
An experienced technical professional with experience in the cyber security sector or equivalent relevant sector (IT Security, Telecoms, Digital Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure), OR an experienced regulatory professional with exposure to planning for new or expanding business functions/responsibilities.
Strong relevant project management experience in either a cyber security or regulatory environment which includes leading and delivery of complex projects.
Strong stakeholder management experience in developing and maintaining working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
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 publication,
Presentation skills with the ability to understand and express views clearly within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Experience (Desirable)
Experience of management of complex projects within the confines of significant organisational change.
Technical experience within a cyber security environment.
A demonstrable knowledge of the legislative process including transposition of Directives to national law.
Shortlisting:
Shortlisting of candidates will be based on the information provided in their application. In order to satisfy the shortlisting panel, you need to clearly highlight within your cv how your skills and experience meet the essential qualifications and experience criteria. If this is not clearly displayed, it may prevent your application progressing to the shortlisting stage.
Interview Process:
It is envisaged that this role will consist of one interview. ComReg conduct competency style interviews based on our Competency Framework. Please see competencies listed below which are relevant to this role.
Analytical and critical thinking
Communication and influencing
Strategy and leadership
Technical Knowledge & Continuous Improvement
Planning and organising
To find out more about what it is like to work in ComReg and the benefits on offer, please visit our Careers Page