Vacancy ID

9209

Department/Authority

Civil Service 

Department/Authority Website

https://www.gov.ie/en/

Working pattern

Full-Time 

Advertising Date

30/09/2026
 

County

Dublin 

Location

Dublin

Closing Date for Application

15/10/2026, 15:00
 

Grade

Higher Executive Officer 

Contract

Permanent 

Type of role

Civil Service

Accessibility Information: We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Please see our Statement on Accessibility

Job summary

The Infrastructure & Operations – 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. 

Main Duties of the Job

Successful candidates will be integral members of teams that are delivering the ICT infrastructures and services used by colleagues in their organisations and, in many cases, by members of the public. They can also be involved with critical projects of national importance and public prominence such as systems for the Revenue Commissioners, social welfare supports, the agri-food sector, registering key life events such as births, marriage, deaths, the gov.ie portal and solutions to meeting Ireland’s target for the EU Digital Decade.

Please see the Candidate Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements. 

Information about the organisation

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.  

Selection Process Details

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 Dublin.