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Vacancy: Digital Infrastructure Specialist 

Job Title: Digital Infrastructure Specialist

General information

Starting Salary: *€60,029

*Point of entry on this salary scale may differ from the minimum point of the scale if the successful candidate is a current public or civil servant.

Employing Authority: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)

Office Location: Bloom House, Railway Street, Dublin 1, D01 C576

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Hybrid / Agile / Remote Working: You will be required to attend the office for at least 40% of your time and can avail of remote working up to 60% of your time. This is subject to business requirements. The CCPC generally operates on a fully remote basis during the month of August and over the Christmas period. This arrangement is subject to business requirements.

Annual Leave: 29 days per annum

Tenure: Wholetime, Permanent

Job description: Please see detailed job description for this role below

Required competencies: The required competencies for this role can be found here.

Terms and conditions: Please see terms and conditions linked to the recruitment process here.

Closing date: 3pm, 28 September 2026

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About the role

Division overview

The Forensic Technology & Data Analytics Division (FTDA) provides specialist support to all divisions 
within the CCPC, with a particular focus on the Enforcement Divisions. The Division delivers expertise 
in Digital Forensics, eDiscovery, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), and Data Analytics, enabling 
investigations through the collection, preservation, analysis, and interpretation of digital and data
driven evidence. To support these functions, the Division operates and maintains its own dedicated 
ICT infrastructure, including virtual servers, network switches, forensic workstations, and associated 

systems and platforms. 

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Forensic Technology and Data Analytics (FTDA) 
team, comprising a Director, two Deputy Directors, one Data Engineer and one FTDA Senior Analyst.

Digital Infrastructure Specialist 

The Digital Infrastructure Specialist supports the operation, maintenance, and continuous 
improvement of FTDA-specific infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and capable of 

supporting forensic and investigative activities. 

This is a specialist FTDA role where all infrastructure work is driven by investigative requirements. The 
role is distinct from the central ICT function, however collaboration with ICT colleagues will occur 

where responsibilities overlap, such as provision of FTDA lab servers to the broader organisation. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly specialised technical environment supporting 
complex investigations while developing expertise in areas such as digital forensics and eDiscovery. 

Key responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day operation and monitoring of FTDA infrastructure systems. 
  • Assist with the administration of virtualisation platforms (including Proxmox VE or equivalent). 
  • Support the management of Windows and Linux servers, storage, backup and disaster recovery 
  • environments. 
  • Maintain secure environments for sensitive and evidential data. 
  • Support system updates, patching, and maintenance activities. 
  • Monitor systems and escalate issues where appropriate. 
  • Support backup and recovery processes (e.g. Proxmox Backup Server). 
  • Support cybersecurity monitoring and the implementation of controls. 
  • Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery testing. 
  • Contribute to FTDA infrastructure projects aligned with enforcement needs. 
  • Assist in requirements gathering and the delivery of technical solutions. 
  • Support procurement activities and vendor engagement. 
  • Maintain technical documentation and SOPs. 
  • Collaborate with FTDA, enforcement teams, and ICT where required. 

The successful candidate

The successful candidate will play a key role within the FTDA team and will have a proven ability to 
work to statutory deadlines while efficiently managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines. 
They will have demonstrable experience of building and managing a wide range of internal stakeholder 
relationships. They will be self-driven with experience of contributing effectively to the strategic 
direction of the unit. In addition, they will have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work 
both independently and as part of a team. 

Essential

Candidates must demonstrate the following, including relevant experience in infrastructure support 

and virtualisation technologies:

  • Third-level qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline. 
  • 3 years relevant experience in an ICT, infrastructure, or systems administration role. 
  • Experience working with virtualisation platforms (e.g. Proxmox VE, VMware, or equivalent). 
  • Experience supporting Linux and/or Windows Server environments. 
  • Understanding of storage, backup, and disaster recovery principles. 
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals and IT infrastructure concepts. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to deliver results and manage competing priorities. 
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

  • Experience administering Proxmox VE environments, including clustering and backup. 
  • Experience working in secure or regulated environments. 
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and controls. 
  • Experience contributing to ICT or infrastructure projects. 
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). 
  • Experience using Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview, including conducting Content Searches and exporting data for eDiscovery and forensic investigations. 
  • Exposure to digital forensics, eDiscovery, or data analytics environments.

Application process

To apply for this role using the link on the CCPC careers page, applicants should submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter of no more than 500 words, outlining how they meet each of the essential criteria. Applications submitted without a cover letter, or with a cover letter exceeding 500 words, may be excluded from the recruitment process. Applicants should note that canvassing will result in exclusion from the process.

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Shortlisting

Shortlisting of candidates will be based on the information provided in their application. Applicants must clearly demonstrate within their application how their skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria for the role. If this is not clearly evidenced, it may prevent the application from progressing to the shortlisting stage.

Interview process

There will be one interview for this role, which is expected to take place in late October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation as part of the interview process.

The interview will be conducted in a competency-based format and will assess candidates against the Higher Executive Officer competencies set out below.

  1. Team Leadership 
  2. Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making 
  3. Management & Delivery of Results 
  4. Interpersonal & Communication Skills 
  5. Drive and Commitment 

  6. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self-Development 

Full details of these competencies can be found here.

Equal opportunities

The CCPC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects modern Ireland and the people we serve. We strive to create a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunity and feels comfortable and confident to be themselves at work. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided, if required, during this process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact recruit@ccpc.ie.

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