Cybersecurity OT Enterprise Architect

 

 

Position Description 

 

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 Information (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 Enterprise Architect for Operational Technology (OT) to support IT/OT convergence as part of our transformation to a digital utility. 

 

The Cybersecurity Enterprise Architect is a part of the CISO organisation and plays an integral role in defining and assessing ESB’s cybersecurity architecture, policies and standards. The successful candidate will be required to: 

• effectively translate business objectives into specific cybersecurity processes enabled by cybersecurity technologies and services 

• work with specialist colleagues to develop and maintain high-level designs for overall Cybersecurity architecture 

• provide leadership, strategic decision-making, and guidance within technical disciplines, responding to disruptive technologies and solving unique and complex problems related to cybersecurity for IT and OT. 

We are seeking to attract candidates who have cybersecurity experience or those with OT experience seeking to bring those skills to a cybersecurity role.  

 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

Responsibilities will include: 

• A focus on delivering enterprise-level OT cyber architecture and the convergence with IT cyber architecture for new and existing OT control systems. 

• Define and oversee implementation of strategic cybersecurity architecture roadmaps to enable transformation and to fulfil regulatory requirements (NISD, CER, DORA etc.) 

• Collaboration across a wide variety of business stakeholder groupings and external service providers as well as with colleagues in the CISO organisation and wider IT. 

• Oversee the cybersecurity enterprise architecture of projects to ensure architectural standards and principles are supported. 

• Analyse cybersecurity and business strategy, industry trends and emerging technologies to define the requirements, principles, and models that guide architecture decisions. 

• Ensure the communication and enforcement of cybersecurity technology standards with business including service providers. 

 

 

Experience & Qualifications

 

Essential 

Applicants should be delivery focussed and have the following demonstrable knowledge skills and experience: 

• A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience, including relevant IT and/or cybersecurity experience. 

• 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. 

• Understanding of Cybersecurity protective technologies. 

• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving security problems. 

Above all, applicants must be self-directing, innovative in their approach and able to demonstrate their ability to actively and independently contribute to a team that delivers results.  

 

Desirable 

 

• Experience working in environments where OT is a component of business operations. 

• Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity standards and compliance requirements. 

• Cybersecurity or architecture qualification or certification. 

• Experience with architecture frameworks such as SABSA, TOGAF. 

 

 

Location 

 

These positions will be based in ESB Head Office, Dublin, but may from time to time require travel to business unit locations. 

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual. 

 

 

Reporting to 

 

The successful candidate will report to the Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance Manager, CISO, CIO, Enterprise Services 

 

 

Why Work with Us? 

 

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 
• Progressive, hybrid working model 
• 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 
• Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme 
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

  

 

Salary 

 

€66,500 - €78,500 depending on experience

 

Closing Date

 

25th October 2024

 

 

 

Note: Please advise if you require any assistance or accommodations should you be called to attend an interview. 

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie  

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.