The Health Service Executive is seeking an experienced Grade VI Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer to join the Technology & Transformation team. This strategic national role supports cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management across a complex healthcare environment.
This is an internal campaign and is open only to existing HSE, TUSLA, Section 38, or statutory health agency employees under WRC Agreement 161867.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of cybersecurity governance frameworks across HSE services.
- Monitor and manage ICT and cybersecurity risk registers.
- Lead compliance reviews and contribute to internal and external audit processes.
- Engage with clinical, operational, and ICT stakeholders nationwide.
- Prepare reports, risk assessments, and assurance documentation for senior leadership.
- Ensure alignment with national and international cybersecurity standards.
- Coordinate remediation activities and track compliance actions.
- Support continuous improvement in governance and risk processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, ICT governance, risk management, audit and/or compliance in a complex or regulated environment.
- Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in healthcare and/or ICT environments.
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within tight deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, reporting and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Eligibility under internal recruitment criteria (HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 or statutory health agencies).
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Grade VI (0574) consolidated pay scale in accordance with the Public Service Agreement 2024–2026 and Department of Health Circular 6/2025 .
Benefits include:
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible engagement on location subject to agreement
This is a permanent, whole-time position.
Location & Employer Information
This national role sits within the HSE Technology & Transformation division. The successful candidate will be based in one of the HSE digital hubs, including:
- Dr. Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin
- Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath
- Feehily’s Business Centre, Sligo
- Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
- Áras Sláinte, Wilton Road, Cork
- Kilkenny
- Merlin Park Hospital, Galway
- Limerick
- Tullamore, Co. Offaly
- Drogheda, Co. Meath
- University Hospital Kerry, Tralee
- Ardee, Co. Louth
- St. Luke’s Hospital, Clonmel
Hybrid working is available, with occasional national travel required in line with business needs.
Application Details
Campaign Reference: T&T/10/26 – Grade VI Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer
Applications must be submitted via email to:
[email protected]
Informal enquiries:
MaryRose McIntyre
Email: [email protected]
Supporting Documents:
- TT1026 Job Specification (DOC)
- TT1026 Application Form (DOC)
- TT1026 Additional Campaign Information (DOC)
Applicants must ensure eligibility under the internal recruitment criteria before applying.
Last Day to Apply: 13 March 2026, 12:00 PM
