Senior Cyber Risk Analyst

EirGrid Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid Group is seeking a Senior Cyber Risk Analyst to lead cyber risk management across IT and OT environments. You will coordinate risk activities, maintain the risk register and report to senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with risk frameworks, and the ability to drive governance across multiple functions. An Irish-based, hybrid work approach is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in cyber risk management, governance or compliance.
• Experience in risk assessment, treatment, register management and remediation reporting.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001/27005, NIST CSF, CIS Controls.
• Experience supporting audits, evidence gathering and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong analytical, communication, and governance skills.
• Proactive, able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day oversight and governance of third-party cyber risk processes with stakeholders and MSPs.
• Deliver cyber risk assurance through assessment of first line risks and controls and tracking mitigations.
• Prepare reporting, coordinate evidence for audit and regulatory activity, and develop cyber risk processes and guidance.
• Support ongoing development and implementation of EirGrid’s cyber risk management framework and standards.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, set technical direction and ensure delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with IT, OT, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit for a practical risk approach.

Skills

Cyber risk management

Risk governance

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Cybersecurity degree

Job description

We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting, operating and transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future.

We are building talented teams that tackle real world 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.

We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust, collaboration and inclusion. At EirGrid you will find supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work. We also offer secure employment with a range of flexible and family friendly working policies to support your life and wellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit .

If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation, your journey starts here.

The Team

This role is part of a well-established Enterprise Security team that leads the design, implementation and troubleshooting of IT security solutions across a variety of technical platforms, data networks and security domains. The solutions involved underpin the organisation’s corporate, market and power system operational functions.

The Opportunity

The Senior Cyber Risk Analyst will support the day-to-day management of cyber risk across EirGrid’s IT and operational technology environments. The role will coordinate operational cyber risk activities, helping to ensure that cyber risks are identified, assessed, tracked and reported in line with business priorities, regulatory obligations and organisational risk appetite.

The successful candidate will play a key role across cyber risk assurance, third-party and supply chain risk, risk governance, control oversight, regulatory readiness and management reporting. The role requires a strong and experienced cyber risk professional who can work confidently across detailed analysis, stakeholder engagement and risk reporting, while helping to embed a mature and consistent cyber risk management approach across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day oversight and governance of third-party cyber risk processes, working with internal stakeholders and managed service partners to ensure the effective coordination of due diligence, assessments, issue management and reporting.
• Deliver cyber risk assurance activities through the assessment of first line risks and controls, maintenance of the cyber risk register, and tracking of mitigation actions to support effective risk management across the organisation
• Prepare reporting, coordinate evidence for audit and regulatory activity, and contributing to the continued development of cyber risk processes, standards and supporting documentation.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of EirGrid’s cyber risk management framework, standards, procedures and supporting guidance.
• Mentoring and development of junior team members, setting technical direction and being accountable for delivery outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across IT, OT, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit to support a joined-up and practical approach to cyber risk management.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 5 years of experience in cyber risk management, cyber governance, risk assurance, compliance or related roles.
• Experience in cyber risk assessment, risk treatment, risk register management, and remediation tracking and reporting for management, governance and regulatory purposes.
• Strong understanding of recognised cyber risk and control frameworks and methodologies, including ISO 27001, ISO 27005, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls or equivalent.
• Experience supporting audit, assurance, regulatory or compliance activity, including evidence gathering, action tracking and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex information, identify risk and control issues, and support the development of practical governance outputs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and control issues into clear business risk language for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Closing date for applications

28/10/2026

Please note we receive a high volume of applications, and as every application is carefully reviewed our response time may vary. If you agree to be considered for other roles this may result in a delayed response as we establish the best fit for your experience. We appreciate your patience.

We value potential as much as experience. We’re dedicated 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.