Overview
Uisce Éireann IT (UÉ IT) provides IT/OT services and support to the wider Uisce Éireann business.
The Cyber Security Team is responsible for ensuring efficient cyber operations across the organisation, monitoring and implementing security controls and capabilities, and supporting security design activities, ensuring alignment to leading industry, legal and regulatory standards and requirements. The team play a key role in embedding IT/OT security practices across Uisce Éireann processes, procedures and culture and acts as subject matter expert for the Head of IT, on all IT security related matters and issues across the enterprise.
Reporting to the Cyber Security Senior Manager, the Enterprise Architect - Cyber Security will engage with the wider IT organisation and the business to deliver the IT cyber security enterprise architecture strategy, policies, procedures and processes with organisational direction and in partnership with the IT Business Partners, as well as ensuring the needs of the business are represented by same.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Define, develop and execute the Cyber Security EA strategy with colleagues in the Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture Team, and ensure that the tools, processes and team foster and drive the IT EA efforts for Uisce Éireann
* Provide strategic recommendations to ensure a secure and efficient IT estate for Uisce Éireann
* The role collaborates with all the other IT architect roles to develop and maintain the continuity between all Enterprise Architecture efforts
* Consult with business leaders, IT Business Partners and representatives to ensure understanding of the business requirements and future strategic direction of the supported businesses
* Support the definition of and adherence to Enterprise Architecture principles that guide technology decisions for Uisce Éireann
* Participate in the development and communication of a long-term vision for IT Cyber Security Enterprise Architecture and underpin the vision with Enterprise Architecture strategies to deliver same with support and collaboration from the business via IT Business Partners ensuring the Uisce Éireann Cyber Security strategies meet the wider business needs
* Keep abreast of emerging IT and Cyber Security technologies with a view to aligning IT technology trends to the strategic requirements of Uisce Éireann and encourage the adoption of IT and Cyber Security best practice
* Review and input into the utilisation and benefits of IT enterprise architecture investments and realise delivery of same to support the corporate strategy and business plans
* Aid the modelling of the technical landscape to analyse the alignment of business capabilities with delivered technology and IT solutions
* Ensure IT capital programs stay aligned to the Uisce Éireann IT Cyber Security strategy and Cyber Security roadmaps while optimising use of existing components and capabilities across the technology landscape through Enterprise Architecture review process
* Participating in the evaluation/selection of technology solutions, where required
* Build strong relationships with the various IT teams within the IT function with the aim of optimising cooperation, maximising efficiencies, and supporting initiatives
* Support governance activities associated with ensuring overall Enterprise Architecture compliance in Uisce Éireann
* Represent IW at industry events and CNI stakeholder collaborations and liaise with key external stakeholders including central government and related agencies to ensure that organisational interests are promoted through the development of strategic partnerships and delivering value for the organisation through these partnerships.
* Maintain awareness and understanding of applicable EU, state and local regulations and aligning risk controls and technology with the appropriate regulations.
* Developing security architecture, strategies, standards and guidelines for Information Communications Technology (ICT) and Operational Technology (OT)
* Ensure governance activities such as the tracking of divisional security activities, policy standards adherence and benchmarking of key security controls against best practice are applied through the appropriate governance forum and ensure overall Enterprise Architecture compliance in IW.
* Other duties as required from time to time
General Duties and Responsibilities
* Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to; Asset Management, Asset Delivery, Enterprise Risk, Enterprise Architecture and IT-OT Teams.
* 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.
* Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Seven (7) + years relevant experience with a minimum of five years in a Security Architecture role in an environment similar in size and complexity to Uisce Éireann
* Five or more years' experience in at least three architecture disciplines, such as business / information / solution / technical in a multitier environment
* Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable
* Formal certification would be an advantage as would knowledge and experience of architecture disciplines, processes, concepts and best practices such as TOGAF, ITIL, ISO: 27000, CISSP and COBIT
* Exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing environments
* Proven ability to successfully implement and execute programmes and drive high performance
* Facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
* Strong commercial focus while keeping overall financial perspective
* Ability to translate strategic priorities into operational reality, demonstrating strong decision-making skills
* Demonstrated adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements
* Proven ability to think strategically and maintain strategic focus while operating across multiple functional areas and in a constantly changing environment
* Experience of developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders
* Ability to translate strategic priorities into operational reality, demonstrating strong decision-making skills
* Driver of high standards for individual, team and organisational accomplishment and delivering desired results
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 22/09/2025
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.
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