Chief Information Officer

Job TitleChief Information OfficerSalary€110,759 – €115,319 – €119,901 – €124,473 – €128,372 (Max of Scale) €132,481* - €136,588** Annual increments awarded, subject to satisfactory performance. Long Service Increment applies after 3* and 6** years of Max of scale.Other arrangements may apply if coming directly from another civil or public service body.Tenure5-year fixed term contractWork LocationDublinClosing DateMidnight, Friday 10th January 2025Role ProfileWe have an exciting opportunity in our Corporate Services Directorate the IT Department. Leading the IT team to deliver the organisation strategic objectives. This position will play a key role in the above Department.  We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Chief Information Officer to oversee all aspects of IT functions at our company. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and results-oriented leader to play a key role in driving innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of our IT strategy. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the business continuity processes are in place and robust to ensure continued operations in all systems. Essential RequirementsThe successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:A third level qualification in an IT, technical or business discipline OR A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award), in a relevant Information Technology, computing or computational discipline.Minimum 10 years work experience with 5 years’ experience in leading a team providing high quality operational support and maintenance, system development and project management.Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, application architecture, system development methodologies.Detailed knowledge of IT controls and governance procedures including risk management strategies.Desirable RequirementsPrevious professional experience in an IT role within the Irish Public Service and working knowledge of Civil and Public Service IT Guidelines and Policies is advantageous but not essential. Knowledge of standards and best practices relating to IT and Information systems development (e.g. ITIL, ISO 9001, ISO20000, ISO27001, NIST, ENSIA, CoBIT, etc).Project management experience / Lean / Agile work methodology.Experience in creating and managing opex and capex budgets.Eligibility to WorkThe SEAI has a legal obligation to ensure that all employees are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland. To qualify, candidates must hold a valid visa on the date of application and where applicable to support a candidate’s application, candidates must submit a valid work permit/visa confirming permission to work in Ireland when requested. Failure to submit the required evidence, and failure to hold a valid permit/visa during the period of the contract, will result in the application and/or contract of employment being rendered void. Note in respect of UK citizens: Information regarding the Common Travel Area is available here.#LI-Hyrid