My client, an energy company with a diverse portfolio including renewable energy, is actively recruiting a Cybersecurity Specialist to join their Dublin Office on a permanent basis. A driver of innovation and sustainability in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, this would be a hybrid position.

As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will support security-related assessments, including NISD Self-Assessments, identify opportunities for improvement in AMI systems and processes, and assist in managing the corrective action plan. You will manage SMOC cybersecurity risks in line with the SMOC risk management process, including risk identification, risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk reporting. Taking the initiative to identify and address issues proactively, you will also know when to seek input from team members. You will assist with the development and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, processes, procedures, and guidelines applicable to the AMI environment, provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity, and help broaden the knowledge of other SMOC staff. Ensuring operational systems, cybersecurity processes, and technical solutions meet cybersecurity requirements and support compliance, you will collaborate with relevant stakeholders on cybersecurity issues, incidents, and improvement initiatives. You will develop and maintain incident runbooks, Disaster Recovery plans, and Business Continuity Plans, support internal and external audits, and conduct reviews, cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and other cybersecurity-related activities as needed for any additions, deletions, or modifications to systems, policies, procedures, or processes. Staying current on relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and trends applicable to the AMI environment, you will exhibit proactive problem-solving abilities by anticipating potential security threats and taking pre-emptive measures to mitigate risks. Additionally, you will conduct periodic compliance reviews against applicable security policies and procedures to ensure compliance and provide support to the SMOC OT Cybersecurity Lead.

You should have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in an Operational Technology role or a cybersecurity role, with a solid understanding of IT/OT security principles, technologies, and best practices. The ability to coordinate multiple assignments and manage deadlines is crucial. Proven experience in supporting security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulations or standards, familiarity with security-related regulations, frameworks, or standards such as NISD, NIST, ISO 27001, and experience in developing cybersecurity strategies, policies, processes, or procedures are required. You should also have experience of managing cybersecurity risks, conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, and preparing and presenting cybersecurity reporting metrics. Desirable qualifications include a 3rd level qualification in ICT, computer science, information security, or a related field. Knowledge of cybersecurity operations and incident response management, relevant professional certifications, familiarity with threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, and identity management, and knowledge of Smart Metering systems technology are also desirable. Additionally, the ability to proactively research and maintain knowledge of the cyber threat landscape is important.