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HEAD OF IT AND INFORMATION SECURITY
JOB TITLE: Head of IT and Information Security
REPORTING TO: Director of People & Operations
DIRECT REPORTS: Digital Services Manager and Data Analyst (FTE x 2)
CONTRACT DURATION: Permanent (six month probationary period)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, **Apply on the website** hours per
week
LOCATION: Remote, with some travel required to the office (Dublin 2)
as required
SALARY: DOE
BENEFITS: **Apply on the website** day annual leave (exclusive of
public holidays), financial support for further education, 2 days
positive mental health leave annually
ABOUT COMMUNITY CREATIONS
COMMUNITY CREATIONS is the not-for-profit company behind SPUNOUT,
Ireland?s award-winning youth information website, and **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**, a new free **Apply on the website**/7 text service,
providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support.
SPUNOUT is Ireland?s youth information website, by young people for
young people. spunout?s vision is to help create an Ireland where
young people aged between **Apply on the website** and **Apply on the
website** are empowered with the information they need to live active,
happy, and? healthy lives. SPUNOUT supported over 2 million young
people with information resources in **Apply on the website**.
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** is a first of its kind for Ireland: a free
**Apply on the website**/7 text service, providing everything from a
calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental
health or emotional crisis - big or small. From breakups or bullying,
to anxiety, depression and suicidal feelings, our Crisis Volunteers
are available **Apply on the website**/7 for anonymous text
conversations. Our aim is to provide immediate support in the short
term and connect people to resources that will help them into the
future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Head of IT and Information Security duties and responsibilities
include:
Digital Operations:
* Develop and manage a business aligned IT strategy to enable the
organisation achieve its strategic goals in a cost effective manner.
* Lead the continuous improvement of all of our platforms to provide
?best in class? experiences for readers, texters, volunteers and
staff through the development and delivery of annual digital platform
improvement plans.
* Engage with external vendors to implement improvements to existing
platforms and lead the successful development of new digital platforms
and applications (in collaboration with subject-matter/clinical
expertise), and their integration with our existing platforms and
services.
* Deliver all new and continuous improvement projects using a
project management approach and to agreed deadlines.
Information Security:
* Ensure the implementation of industry recognised information
security standards to safeguard all personal data and ICT services the
organisation is responsible for.
* Work closely with the Data Protection Officer to ensure the
security of personal data and alignment with the requirements of the
General Data Protection Regulation
* Ensure appropriate security controls are in place to manage
information security risks and ensure compliance with legal,
contractual, and regulatory requirements
General:
* Provide all staff and volunteers with a unified and seamless remote
working experience.
* Ensure our digital platforms conform to best practice in
accessibility for all users.
* Ensure the organisation is collecting and communicating relevant
and actionable data insights to theSenior Leadership Team, wider team
and board of directors.
* Develop and manage budgets within agreed parameters and manage
relationships with vendors.
And any other duties or responsibilities as delegated by the Director
of People & Operations or CEO.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Skills and Attributes:
Who am I?
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Whilst a third-level degree in computer science, information
technology, information security is required, candidates with
equivalent experience will also be considered.Five years of relevant
experience in IT and/or information security with proven experience in
the delivery of ICT services to the business.
* Experience in leading a team
* Strong documentation skills to contribute to policies, processes
and procedures and for the production of reports, findings and
recommendations.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
* Excellent analytical, technical and troubleshooting skills.
* An extensive understanding of multiple technical areas of
Information Technology and information security including networking,
cloud computing, access control, risk management, secure design and
development, firewalls, passwords, and cryptography.
* A familiarity with web application security vulnerabilities and
controls.
* A comprehensive understanding of Cloud Service Providers, Cloud
Operations and Cloud Computing, and ideally have experience with cloud
services such as Google Gsuite, Slack, and project management tools.
* Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as ISO
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Critical Security Controls.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
The ideal candidate will:
* Be a self-starter with strong organisational skills
* Be a strategic thinker with an inclusive approach to your
leadership
* Have the capacity to prioritise
* Possess an ability to balance conflicting demands
* Be a team player with the ability to engage professionally with
internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Have a good natured personality and an ability to engage
positively with young people and the public generally
* Be flexible and adaptable and have a high degree of integrity.
* Have the ability to balance persuasion with professionalism.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
* Flexibility ? be able to manage a number of projects, meet
deadlines, adapt to changing priorities and manage stakeholder
expectations
* Excellent command and fluency in both written and spoken English.
* VISA holders only ? you will need to have a valid EU working
permit
SOUNDS GREAT, HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications should be submitted via
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
