Position Description

Technology plays a leading role in enabling and delivering ESB’s purpose to deliver a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve. We are driven to make a difference – by becoming net zero by 2040 – and it’s our people who ensure we succeed.

At ESB, we operate one of the most advanced and critical technology landscapes in Ireland. We manage a vast array of Enterprise IT and Operational Technologies (OT) which reside in our state-of-the art data centres, in our power generation plants, and in our critical operations centres – all requiring the appropriate level of security to protect our business.

Together, these technologies support our critical national infrastructure, and we are recruiting a Cybersecurity Regulatory Lead to support our transformation to a digital utility.

The CISO team are looking for talented, personable and ambitious candidates to fill the role of Cybersecurity Regulatory Lead. Successful candidates will have a key role in shaping how cybersecurity is delivered to meet business goals, supporting major change imperatives and in enabling ESB’s transition to a digital utility in line with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be required to:

Provide leadership, strategic decision-making, and guidance in cybersecurity regulatory, audit and certification programs e.g. NIS2, CER, DORA, Cyber Fundamentals
Act as a single point of contact for cybersecurity regulatory compliance support
Support business transformation by consulting and advising key stakeholders
Develop key regulatory metrics and report results to senior leaders.

We are seeking to attract candidates who have cybersecurity and regulatory experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team to oversee cybersecurity regulatory requirements, audits and related certifications aligned to leading frameworks and standards e.g. NIST, ISO
Ensure that cybersecurity measures support the delivery of the ESB Cybersecurity Strategy
Liaise with relevant stakeholders in planning, assessing and auditing regulatory compliance including coordination of compliance responses
Continually improve ESB’s cybersecurity security second line of defence, assisting business, project and technology teams to embed the requirements necessary to operate and demonstrate appropriate security controls in their activities and operating procedures
Provide regulatory and audit related status reports and metrics to stakeholders including ESB’s security council, senior management, auditors and regulators
Monitor sources of relevant cybersecurity legislation and communicate the related implications to ESB’s operations, policies, and procedures
Manage a cybersecurity legislation register and provide cybersecurity regulatory expertise and training to senior leaders and stakeholders

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Applicants should be delivery focused and have the following demonstrable knowledge skills and experience:

A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience
Experience applying cybersecurity principles and policies, regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks and standards
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills combined with strategic thinking skills
Demonstrable ability to develop and grow new capabilities and skills related to cybersecurity
Organisational, analytical, and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to apply technology in solving business problems.

Desirable

Previous programme or team lead experience in Cybersecurity Architecture, Governance, Risk, Compliance or Regulatory affairs
Experience working in environments where OT is a component of business operations
Related third-level degree and industry certifications

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2.

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

The successful candidate will report to the Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance Manager, CISO, CIO, Enterprise Services.

Why Work with Us?

Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
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

€69,500 - €81,800 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

20th November 2025

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

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