Operational Technology Security Architect

We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.

EirGrid Group has a unique role to play in leading the radical transformation of our power system in support of the transition to renewable energy. This will require pioneering engineering effort together with enhanced IT capability to respond successfully to the scale of disruption. This offers a unique opportunity to further your career in IT while playing a significant role in delivering EirGrid Group’s IT transformation.

Our future has never looked more exciting. And this is an incredible opportunity to be part of it. The world is ready for change. If you are too, join us.

The Opportunity

The Operational Technology (OT) Security Architect is an exciting role and opportunity to be part of a well-established Enterprise Security team. You will lead in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of operational technology and information technology security solutions across a variety of technical platforms, data networks and security domains. The solutions involved underpin the organisation’s corporate, market and power system operational functions.

Your expertise will play a crucial role in safeguarding our critical infrastructure from cyber threats and ensuring the continuous operation of our OT and IT environments.

• Design and Architecture:
  • Develop and implement secure OT and IT system architectures, considering industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and business needs.
• Security Implementation:
  • Implement robust security controls, policies, and procedures to protect OT and IT systems against unauthorised access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
• Threat Management and Incident Response:
  • Develop incident response plans and procedures for OT and IT environments.
  • Coordinate with incident response teams to investigate and mitigate security incidents, minimizing impact and downtime.
• Security Governance and Compliance:
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging OT and IT security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and frameworks such as NIST CSF, IEC 62443, and ISO 27001