Offshore Cybersecurity Systems Specialist

EirGrid Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid Group is seeking an Offshore Cybersecurity Systems Specialist to drive cybersecurity across offshore asset readiness. The role ensures regulatory compliance, reviews risk assessments, and embeds security by design throughout the delivery lifecycle.

You will work with business, OT, IT, and engineering teams to ensure offshore assets are delivered securely and transitioned into operation with robust governance.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Cybersecurity or related field.
• 10+ years cybersecurity in critical infrastructure or OT environments.
• Knowledge of NIS2, NIST CSF, IEC 62443, ISO 27001 and related standards.
• Experience with risk management and assurance in regulated settings.
• Ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across offshore cybersecurity for asset readiness.
• Support establishment of offshore cybersecurity capabilities and regulatory compliance.
• Review cyber risk assessments and embed security by design in delivery lifecycles.
• Collaborate with OT, IT, engineering and business teams to secure offshore assets.

Skills

Cybersecurity

OT security

NIS2 knowledge

IEC 62443

ISO 27001

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Security by design

Offshore wind experience

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

Offshore Cybersecurity Systems Specialist (E2027049)

Weare at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting,operatingand transforming the electricity grid to support a lowcarbon, renewable future.Weare building talented teams that tackle realworld 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.Weare proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust,collaborationand inclusion. At EirGrid youwillfind supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work.We also offer secure employment witha range offlexible andfamilyfriendlyworking policiesto support yourlife andwellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit Life at EirGrid . If youareready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation,your journey starts here.

The Team

Ireland’s offshore grid programme is a critical national infrastructure initiative supporting the country’s 2030 renewable energy targets. EirGrid, as the designated Offshore Asset Owner (OAO), is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery, readiness, and operation of offshore transmission assets. The Offshore Programme Management Office (PMO) and Offshore Phase 1 Delivery Team play a central role in coordinating this transformation, ensuring robust governance, regulatory alignment, and delivery assurance across a multi-billion euro capital programme. The Offshore Asset Readiness Programme (OARP) is responsible for ensuring EirGrid is operationally ready to assume ownership and management of offshore transmission assets. Cybersecurity is a critical capability within OARP, ensuring offshore infrastructure is designed, delivered, and handed over in compliance with statutory obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice. The Offshore Cybersecurity Systems Specialist will play a key role in establishing and maturing EirGrid's offshore cybersecurity capability in support of critical national infrastructure.

The Opportunity

The Offshore Cybersecurity Systems Specialist will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across all cybersecurity aspects of Offshore Asset Readiness.The role is responsible for supporting the establishment of offshore cybersecurity capabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, reviewing cyber risk assessments, and embedding security and resilience by design throughout the delivery lifecycle.The successful candidate will work across business, engineering, operational technology (OT), information technology (IT), and programme delivery teams to ensure offshore assets are delivered and transitioned into operation with effective cybersecurity controls and governance arrangements in place.

About you

Degree or professional qualification in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computing, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.

10+ years cybersecurity experience within critical infrastructure, utility, industrial control system, or operational technology environments.

Strong knowledge of NIS2, NIST CSF, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and relevant cybersecurity standards.

Experience undertaking cybersecurity risk management and assurance activities in regulated environments.

Demonstrated experience implementing security and resilience by design approaches.

Experience converting technical cybersecurity requirements into project plans, deliverables, schedules, and business outcomes.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, report writing, and problem-solving skills.

Experience securing OT environments, industrial control systems, or power system infrastructure.

Familiarity with OT protocols including IEC 61850, DNP3, OPC-UA and IEC-104.

Experience with SIEM, SOC, detection and monitoring platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk or QRadar.

Experience in offshore wind, transmission system operations, or critical national infrastructure.

Experience working with EPC contractors and major infrastructure delivery programmes.

Knowledge of IT/OT convergence, segmentation, secure remote access, and cyber incident response.

Closing date for applications

Closing date is 30th October 2026

We value potential as much as experience.If you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if youdon’tmeet every requirement.

We'rededicated 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.