We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

The Role:

The Facilities sub-area in Business Services is responsible for obtaining and maintaining Uisce Éireann’s Head Quarters and Regional offices, including activities such as: security, reception services, spatial planning, fleet management, cleaning and building maintenance. Facilities will provide these services across Uisce Éireann, ensuring a consistent and effective facilities service is provided.

The Security team is responsible for the physical security of commercial and operational sites including manned guarding, security management, security system installation, maintenance and repair.

Reporting to the National Security Manager, the Security Systems Lead is a key member of the Security Team and is responsible for the management of security assets, equipment and systems for Uisce Éireann.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage security equipment and systems Nationally in commercial buildings (offices, depots, laboratories etc.) and operational sites (water / wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and ancillary sites.)
Manage assets and Electronic Systems including CCTV, Intruder detection, PIDs and Access Control systems , Electronic Key Management systems, Automated Gates, Electronic Roller shutters doors etc.
Estabilish and maintain a robust governances framework for technical security systems, including standards, Policies audit processes and compliances reporting aligned to (CER Directive ) Critical infrastructure and regulation requirements.
Manage and direct third-party resources to deliver projects per annum from project conception, system design and installation through to commissioning and handover in line with Uisce Éireann risk assessment framework
Ensure all sites are monitored with all escalation and response procedures in place that report into the SOC ( Security operations Centre)
Drive Standardisation and assurance across all sites, ensuring adherence to approved security specifications. Conduct periodic compliance reviews and addressing Gaps through structured improvement plans.
Ensure delivery of security equipment and system services within annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets and identify and manage any risks to budgets ensuring necessary approvals
Develop and present papers to Expenditure Approval Committees as required for approval of spend and contract authorisation
Liaise with the Regional Asset Operational teams in Uisce Éireann to ensure that technical security services in the region meet the demands of the business
Liaise with a broad range of Local Authority staff including Senior Engineers, Supervisors etc.
Develop and implement integrated security solutions to allow central and remote monitoring of commercial buildings and operational sites
Develop a centralised asset protection programme for assets and system with the role scope.
Procure national security frameworks for security systems for Uisce Éireann’s operational sites
Implement SLAs (Service Level Agreements) for standard servicing and maintenance. Ensure contingency response is in place and managed for out of hours and critical failures
Act as key interface with security suppliers in relation to planned, reactive and emergent security activities to ensure provision of a safe, effective and efficient service
Ensure all HSQE requirements are in place including Safety Statements, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and permits for all maintenance and project works
Implement technical training and development plans for current and future needs
Develop Maintenance Metrics and KPIs and report and track monthly
Develop the management system for electronic Security systemsi.e standardise and implement security policies, procedures, processes and specifications
Develop and manage a security software strategy for multiple integrated security systems (Access Control, IDS, CCTV, PID, Key Management) for both internal and external monitoring
Investigate new technologies that would promote a culture of continuous improvement e.g. advanced video analytics systems
Ensure compliance with statutory and legislative requirements
Attend meetings with Senior Management / Regional Managers and act as point of contact for escalation as required
Participate in the on-call rota for Security Management if required
Other duties as maybe assigned from time to time

General Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business
Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards
Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives
Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation
Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Relevant third level qualification in Security / Engineering / Business or similar
Minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience in a maintenance management role
Experience at managing a team
Experience delivering security projects desirable
Excellent presentation skills
Proven experience in delivering best in class maintenance programs across multiple sites.
Management of 3rd party contractors
Familiarisation with tendering processes
Proven experience in system mobilisation and training
Proven experience with security software integration on multiple platforms
Previous experience with initiating and maintaining strategic relationships both internally and externally, using strong influencing skills to achieve business goals
Provide coaching in the development of the technical skills and abilities in others
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to generate innovative technical solutions as required
A good understanding of business operations and the commercial viability and impact of technical / professional decisions on the performance of the organisation
Driver of high standards for individual, team and organisational accomplishment and delivering desired results
Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.
Full Driver’s Licence.

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is XXX.

Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.

*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.

Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.

Security Systems Lead

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