The Civil Service employs over 50,000 people nationwide across the 18 Government
Departments and more than 20 other Civil Service offices and agencies. Our vision is
inclusive, high quality and integrated service provision that meets the needs and improves
the lives of the people of Ireland.
The Networks and Cyber Security – Senior ICT Specialists recruited from this
competition will be directly involved in delivering on a range of Government strategies within
their appointed organisations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a larger team
delivering on the ambitions of Ireland to be a digital leader and enabling digital engagement
with the State by businesses, members of the public and public servants.
Successful candidates will be integral members of teams that are delivering network and
cyber-related infrastructures and services to support their colleagues internally as well as
critical projects of national importance and public prominence such as the National Childcare
scheme, interactions with the Revenue Commissioners, digital solutions supporting
subsidies in the agri-food sector, company registrations, the census, Driver Licence Online,
social welfare supports, registering key life events such as birth, marriage, deaths, and
employment permits and the gov.ie portal.
The panel formed from this competition will be used to fill vacancies across the Civil Service.
Applicants should note that the majority of vacancies will be in the greater Dublin area.
Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available on
Closing date: 3pm on Thursday, 30 th April 2026.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine
grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.
