Networks and Cyber Security ICT Specialist at Executive Officer Level in the Civil Service — Irish Civil Service (Public Appointments Service)

About the role

The Public Appointments Service is holding a panel competition for Networks and Cyber Security ICT Specialists at Executive Officer level in the Irish Civil Service. This is a panel competition: a panel will be formed from this competition and used to fill Executive Officer vacancies across the Civil Service as they arise. Successful candidates will be integral members of teams delivering network and cyber-related projects within Government digital strategies, supporting the secure operation of State ICT networks. The majority of vacancies are expected in Dublin, in this permanent, full-time Civil Service role. Applications close at 15:00 (Irish time) on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Candidates must apply online through the official publicjobs.ie competition page for vacancy 9991, where the candidate information booklet with full duties and eligibility details is published. Official listing: https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/9991/en-GB

Requirements

Applicants must hold the qualifications and demonstrate the relevant networks and cyber security experience set out in the official candidate information booklet, including the ability to deliver network and cyber-related ICT projects. See the competition page on publicjobs.ie for the full eligibility criteria.

Skills