RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.
This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.
Meet the Team
Within RTÉ Technology, our Cyber Security team plays a critical role in protecting our systems, content, and digital services. As a close-knit team of three, we work collaboratively to lead and support cyber security across the organization — from strengthening defences and managing risk, to enabling innovation in a secure and resilient way.
About the role:
Reporting to the Cyber and Network Security Lead, you will:
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Work closely with the wider Technology team to enhance security practices and support ISO 27001 certification involving management and development of Information Security Management System (ISMS).
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Design and implement policies, systems, and controls to protect sensitive data and ensure the security of critical broadcast infrastructure.
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Assist in ensuring existing installations meet policy requirements
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Monitor operation of network security solutions and threats within the environment.
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Analyse security requirements and recommend improvements to the configuration of systems.
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Collaborate to develop, support, and maintain all required system design and build documents and other system documentation.
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Work with Technology administrators and staff to configure and support security tools such as patch management systems, asset management systems, vulnerability management, mobile device management, etc.
- Implement security policies, application security, access control and corporate data safeguards.
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Research security threats and continuously evaluate our position against findings
About you:
You will have:
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A degree in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Computer Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a Cyber Security role with extensive experience in the wider area of Information Technology
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Experience in working at a company certifying in ISO 27001 or a similar certification
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Experience in managing servers and client devices using MDM or similar
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Good mentoring, interpersonal, and communication skills
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Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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A working knowledge of programming and scripting
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Familiarity with private and public cloud technologies
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A general knowledge of law, Irish & EU, in this area, e.g. GDPR, NIS 2
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Additional Security certifications are advantageous
This position will be located in our Dublin Office with occasional travel to regional sites and abroad. Hybrid working may be applied for following successful completion of probation.
Any contract offer will be subject to the applicant’s legal permission to work in Ireland.
Application Process:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit:
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your CV
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an introductory paragraph (maximum 200 words) outlining your interest and alignment to the role requirements.
This appointment will be made at the Senior Broadcast Engineer grade and is being offered on an ongoing full-time contract basis. The salary scale for this grade is from €62,633 to €75,834 gross per annum.
Closing date for receipt of applications is
Tuesday 28th July 2026.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do – both on-screen and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview, we encourage you to let us know when you apply.
