Cyber Security Officer

St. Michael’s House

Cyber Security Officer

Grade VII

Full Time Permanent

St. Michael's House (SMH) is a leading organisation in the field of disability in Ireland and has a turnover of €100m; a staff complement of over 1,850 employees and delivers services to over 1,900 children and adults, their families, and carers in over 170 & networks locations across the greater Dublin area.

SMH has a research partnership with UCD and runs QQI accredited programmes of education up to and including Honours Degree Level through its Open Training College.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications

• A relevant third-level qualification in Information Technology or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Suitable technical qualifications (such as CCNP-S, CCSA R80, CASP+, CySA+)

Essential Experience

• 5 + Years proven experience managing enterprise‑level cyber security operations, including antivirus, encryption, vulnerability management, IDS/IPS, and threat‑monitoring platforms.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Azure and Microsoft 365 security controls, including Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Defender suite configuration, and Secure Score optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimise web filtering, email filtering, enterprise firewalls, NAC, and remote access VPN systems.
• Experience contributing to or managing cyber security strategy, including technology evaluation, road mapping, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Background in developing, managing, or advising on ICT security budgets and resource allocation.
• Skilled in vendor management and maintaining productive relationships with external technology/security partners.
• Solid experience applying security best practice frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls.

Please check the information booklet attached for full details.

SALARY SCALE: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE Grade VII revised consolidated pay scales, i.e., 1: € Grade VII Point 1: € 60,613 to Point 11: €78,795 LSIs per annum pro rata based on 35 hours per week.

Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week.

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD
• Career Progression

To Apply:

1. A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.

2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of Grade VII with St. Michael’s House.

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.

Informal queries: Brian Delaney at brian.delaney@smh.ie

Closing date : 19th June 2026 at 5 pmat 5:00 pm

Interviews will be held from 29th of June 2026.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.