Cybersecurity Resilience Manager (E2026299)
About EirGrid
We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting, operating and transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future. We are building talented teams that tackle real‑world challenges every day and help us to achieve our goal to prepare the grid to carry up to 80% of Ireland’s electricity from renewable sources. We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust, collaboration and inclusion. At EirGrid you will find supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work. We also offer secure employment with a range of flexible and family‑friendly working policies to support your life and wellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit Life at EirGrid. If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose‑led organisation, your journey starts here.
The Team
This role is part of a well‑established Enterprise Security team, who lead in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of IT and OT 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.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Resilience Manager (IT, OT & Offshore Environments) to join our Enterprise Security function. The Cyber Resilience Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continually enhancing the organisation’s cyber resilience programme across complex information technology, operational technology systems, industrial control systems (ICS), and offshore assets. This role ensures that IT and OT including critical offshore operations, production systems, SCADA networks, safety systems, and industrial automation can withstand, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. You will work closely with IT teams, OT engineers, cyber security teams, vendors, and senior leadership to build a resilient operational posture aligned with regulatory and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain the Cyber Resilience Framework for EirGrid, aligned to NIS2, CER, the Network Code on Cybersecurity, and recognised standards (e.g. NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001/22301).
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and RACI models across 1LOD and 2LOD for cyber resilience and incident management.
Provide independent oversight, challenge, and assurance of resilience‑related activities performed by IT, OT, and operational teams.
Develop and maintain a cyber resilience program covering OT environments, offshore assets, and supporting IT systems.
Define policies, standards, and procedures tailored to IT, ICT/OT environments (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
Oversee cyber resilience risks within the enterprise risk management framework.
Challenge 1LOD risk assessments and control effectiveness.
Own the Incident Management and Cyber Crisis Management Framework from a governance and assurance perspective.
Ensure incident classification, escalation, reporting, and communication processes meet NIS2 and Network Code requirements.
Provide 2LOD oversight of major cyber incidents and near misses.
Act as the 2LOD subject matter expert for NIS2 Directive and EU Network Code on Cybersecurity.
Translate regulatory obligations into resilience requirements, control objectives, and assurance activities.
Support regulatory engagement with competent authorities (e.g. NCSC, energy regulators), including inspections, audits, and evidence submissions.
Act as a key interface between Enterprise Security, IT, OT, Operations, Legal, Risk, and Business Continuity teams.
About You
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
15+ years in cyber security, operational technology, industrial automation, or cyber resilience.
Demonstrable experience implementing cyber controls in constrained or safety‑critical environments.
Proven experience working with OT/ICS environments such as:
SCADA systems & RTUs
Safety instrumented systems
Industrial networks
Hands‑on experience in offshore or similar industrial settings.
Strong understanding of OT cyber threats, ICs vulnerabilities, and risk management practices.
Ability to translate technical risks into business impact for senior leadership.
Strong stakeholder management, especially with engineering teams, and vendors.
Ability to work in high‑pressure environments involving safety-and mission‑critical systems.
Closing date for applications
22nd May 2026
We value potential as much as experience.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.
We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion at EirGrid.
We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
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