Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €3bn, 14,758km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern renewables-ready gas networks in the world.

Almost 720,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, manufacturing and transport needs.

The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland’s total energy and over 40% of the country’s electricity generation.

Gas Networks Ireland is aiming to deliver a repurposed, resized and fully decarbonised gas network by 2045. Its “Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network” envisions transforming the existing gas network into two separate systems carrying 100% renewable gas, one dedicated to biomethane and the other to green hydrogen, with the potential to carry approximately 30% biomethane and 70% green hydrogen, as well as offering significant long term energy export opportunities.

Gas Networks is an organisation with a very strong legacy and a culture founded on pride in our purpose, to keep Irelands energy moving, and commitment to our vision, to be at the heart of Irelands energy future. Our organisational values demonstrate what is important across the organisation including building on our experience across our organisation to build towards our sustainable future, doing what's right for each other and for the people and communities that we serve and finally energised for the change of our future towards a renewable energy landscape. Throughout your career in Gas Networks Ireland, you will be part of an organisation that has a strong commitment to supporting and developing our workforce today and into the future. You will also have an opportunity to get involved in our ambitious iBelong programme ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for us all to thrive. Finally, our Time to Talk Mental Health programme and our wellbeing initiatives ensure we provide support across many areas as you work in our organisation. 

 

Gas Networks Ireland is now seeking to appoint a Security Operations Support Administrator.

The Role

The IT team within Gas Networks Ireland is an integral part of the business providing operational, and customer-focused IT services. These services include solution delivery, service management, and infrastructure & operations management. These services are provided through a combination of inhouse resources and external service providers.

Reporting to the SOC Lead, the Security Operations Support Administrator will play an essential role within the Security Operations Center (SOC) team by assisting with the monitoring and analysis of security systems, incident response, and threat management.

 

The role involves working closely with senior analysts and other IT staff to ensure the security of GNI’s information and operational systems. This position offers opportunities for career growth and advancement within the cybersecurity field.

Duties and Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Detection

• Monitor, triage, and analyse security alerts from tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Identify anomalous or suspicious activity, escalating findings to senior analysts as needed.

Incident Response & Analysis

• Assist with initial investigation of security incidents and support containment and remediation activities.
• Document incident timelines, impacts, and actions in accordance with established response procedures.

Threat Intelligence & Use Case Development

• Gather and interpret threat intelligence from internal and external sources.
• Support development or tuning of detection rules/use cases to improve SOC visibility.

Vulnerability & Risk Management

• Run vulnerability scans, review results, assist with remediation tracking, and verify closure of findings.
• Help maintain the organization’s vulnerability and patch management cycle.

Reporting, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Produce regular security dashboards, metrics, and status updates for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate SOPs, process documentation, and incident records.
• Contribute to the evolution of SOC workflows and playbooks.

Other Responsibilities

• Support technical evaluations during security‑related tenders and assessments.
• Participate in ongoing training, certifications, and skill‑development programs.
• Promote a culture of safety, security, and compliance across GNI.
• Participate in On-Call rotation or after‑hours incident response when required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 1–2 years' experience in IT, cybersecurity, or network administration.
• NFQ Level 6 qualification in Cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of security principles, attack vectors, and common threats.
• Familiarity with modern cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or equivalent).
• Exposure to tools such as SIEM, firewalls, EDR/AV, or vulnerability scanners.
• Understanding of network protocols, log analysis, and system hardening.
• Awareness of frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python) is beneficial but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to non‑technical audiences.
• Team‑oriented, proactive, and committed to high standards of delivery.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow within the cybersecurity domain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email: recruit@gasnetworks.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the 25th of February 2026.

 

Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.

 

 

Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.

 

 

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