Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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 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.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
* 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.
Reporting To
The successful candidate will report to the Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance Manager, CISO, CIO, Enterprise Services.
Benefits
* 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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology / Utilities
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