Information Security Management Systems Lead (Grade VI)

Applications are invited from suitable, qualified, and experienced persons for the post of Permanent Senior Staff Officer, Grade VI, which is approved by the Department of Education.

A panel may be formed for future relevant temporary vacancies that may arise as Information Security Management Systems Lead.

Any such panel formed will be six months in duration.

Applications are based on the following Person Specification/Job Description.

POST OF INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LEAD (SENIOR STAFF OFFICER)

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

Terms of Appointment: The post is a wholetime, permanent, and pensionable.

Location: Initially assigned to GRETB Head Office, An Coiléar Bán, Athenry, County Galway. However, the post holder could be moved to another area of the organisation as required.

Remuneration:

Salary Scale: €53,346 - €65,173 (including 2 Long Service Increments).

IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: SALARY: As per DES guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit may only apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay

policy. Starting Salary is not subject to negotiation.

Hours of work: A 35-hour week is in operation. Hours may be adjusted from time to time under relevant Public Sector Agreements.

Annual leave: The Annual Leave entitlement for this post is 27 days.

How to apply: Completed applications must be submitted online by 12.00 noon Tuesday 7th

May 2024.

Person Specification

Essential

Each candidate must:

• Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role.
• Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard.
• Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise.
• Due to the nature of the post and travel requirements, candidates must have access to own transport and hold a full driving licence.

Desirable

• Have a third level qualification in Business with IT, Business Information Systems, ICT, Computer Science, or a related discipline at Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a document control and change management or related role.
• Have proven IT Policy review and development experience.
• Have knowledge of the following standard(s) and framework(s): ISO/IEC 27001 information security management systems (ISMS) Standard, Cyber Security Baseline Standards (Irish Government Standard), NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Have an understanding of the fundamentals of ICT.
• Have an understanding of Robotic Process Automation technologies and capabilities.
• Be self-motivating, flexible and results focused.
• Have the ability to prioritise and manage work in a dynamic and pressurised environment.
• Have excellent judgement, problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Have a proven record as a team-player with a flexible approach.
• Demonstrate experience of building and maintaining relationships.
• Excellent organisational, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute to the development of efficient and effective processes and procedures.
• Have an understanding of the main features and current challenges of public service and regulatory reform.
• Inniúlacht le dualgais an phoist a chomhlíonadh go héifeachtach trí mheán na Gaeilge - Capacity to discharge the duties of the post through the medium of Irish.

Job Description

The appointee will be delegated responsibility for management functions as determined by Head of IT/ Director of Organisation Support and Development/Chief Executive.

Main Duties of Information Security Management Systems Lead:

Manage and maintain the Information Security Management System, and implement processes and systems to capture data for documentation and change management purposes.

• Document Control
• Change Management
• Compliance and Audit
• Training and Communication
• Continuous improvement

NOTE: These points are expanded upon (along with relevant competencies) in the Information Booklet.