Candidate Booklet Inspector CCIAI Grade II- Nov 26 Final.docx

Download CRR G2 CCIAI Application Form NOV 2026 HERE.docx

CRR are seeking to appoint a Cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence Regulation Senior Inspector (Grade II).

The Role:

The Inspector for Cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence Regulation (CCIAI) is an operational post within the Commission. You will report to the Principal Inspector (CCIAI) and support the delivery of the division's work programme.

The role will involve regulatory, policy, technical, risk, engagement, coordination and administrative work, with duties varying according to the needs of a small specialist division.

The role involves working with regulated entities and other stakeholders to support the assessment of information technology, cybersecurity, resilience, governance and risk matters in regulated settings. It would suit candidates with experience in regulation, public administration, compliance, governance, risk, audit, IT, project delivery or operational management who can apply structured analysis, exercise sound judgement and develop specialist knowledge over time.

The Senior Inspector will also contribute to the CRR's wider organisational development by supporting continuous improvement, digital transformation and effective operational management. The post holder will represent the CRR at national and European forums, collaborate with regulatory counterparts, and help ensure the Commission maintains a professional, consistent and effective approach to cybersecurity, resilience and AI regulation.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the operation of the CCIAI division and its regulatory oversight functions under CER, NIS2 and the AIA.
• Support regulatory activities, including supervision, compliance reviews, audits and engagement with regulated entities in the rail and cableway sectors.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and application of operational policies, guidance and procedures to support the division’s work programme.
• Apply and develop relevant knowledge across public administration, regulatory practice, information technology, cybersecurity, risk management, organisational resilience and AI in regulated settings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the division and contribute to planning, coordination and continuous improvement of divisional work.
• Contribute to corporate governance, continuous improvement and digitisation initiatives to support effective regulatory delivery.
• Monitor and analyse emerging cybersecurity and resilience risks relevant to rail and cableway operations, including risks to operational technology and networked systems.
• Assess and progress NIS2, CER and AI-related incident notifications, and coordinate the associated regulatory response.
• Compile regulatory data and contribute to the preparation of the annual report and divisional statement of strategy.
• Contribute to CRR representation at national competent authority fora and relevant EU or international groups, including preparing inputs, attending meetings and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Provide appropriate support and advice to stakeholders within the scope of the role and with reference to agreed regulatory positions.
• Coordinate structured communications and meeting programmes with industry stakeholders.
• Undertake other duties assigned by the Principal Inspector or Commissioner, including occasional administrative support required for the effective operation of the

Essential Criteria

• A minimum Level 8 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications in a discipline relevant to the role. Relevant disciplines may include engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, risk management, audit, compliance, governance, regulation, public administration or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in a regulatory, public service, operational, governance, risk, audit, compliance, information technology, project delivery, policy, stakeholder engagement or comparable environment.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate sound judgement, strong organisational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to deliver work independently in complex or developing areas of work.

In addition to:

• A good understanding of public administration, regulation, governance, compliance or risk management, and the ability to apply that knowledge in a regulatory or public service setting.
• Ability to understand and assess technical, operational, IT, cybersecurity, resilience or risk issues, with specialist knowledge to be developed further in the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, briefings, correspondence and recommendations.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, regulated entities, public bodies and other stakeholders.
• Ability to take responsibility for assigned work in complex or developing areas.
• Experience conducting or supporting reviews, assessments, audits, evidence gathering, analysis, report writing or recommendations.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work to agreed timelines in a public service, regulatory, operational, project, technical or risk-based environment.

Other Requirements:  

• Medical fitness for rail access (as required). 
• Possession of a full, clean Category B driving licence, or an undertaking to obtain one within the first year of appointment.

Desirable Criteria

• Direct experience in regulatory, audit, assurance, compliance, risk or operational oversight within rail, transport, infrastructure, utilities or another regulated or high-risk sector.
• Experience contributing to inspections, audits, compliance reviews, investigations, risk assessments, enforcement work or other structured assurance activity.
• Practical experience applying governance, risk, compliance, audit, assurance or regulatory frameworks in a public service, organisational or regulated-sector setting.
• Experience working with IT, cybersecurity, operational resilience, operational technology, digital governance, data governance or related risk areas.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings, recommendations or decision papers for senior managers, committees or other decision-makers.
• Knowledge of, or experience engaging with, the rail sector, public transport regulation, critical infrastructure resilience, cybersecurity regulation, AI regulation, EU regulatory frameworks, regulated entities, public bodies, technical specialists or industry representatives.
• A postgraduate qualification recognised professional certification or substantial specialist training in governance, risk, compliance, audit, cybersecurity, information technology, resilience, data governance, transport regulation or a related area.

How to Apply:

Conscia will be managing all aspects of the recruitment process on behalf of The Commission for Railway Regulation. Applications should be made online through https://consciatalent.com/CRR and by attaching a completed application form, downloadable at the link above.

Your application must be submitted on the https://consciatalent.com/CRR website not later than 12 noon (Irish time) on Friday 20th November 2026.

If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please email: crr@consciatalent.com

Candidate Booklet Inspector CCIAI Grade II- Nov 26 Final.docx

Download CRR G2 CCIAI Application Form NOV 2026 HERE.docx