INEX Careers

About INEX

INEX is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller (part-time) and an ISMS Project Manager. Full details on both roles below.

INEX is the internet exchange point (IXP) for the island of Ireland. It was set up as a mutual organisation over 25 years ago to make connections between internet networks in Ireland more efficient, resilient and ultimately a better experience for end users.

The IXP points of presence that INEX operates exist across seven data centres in the Dublin region and INEX has a stand-alone internet exchange in Cork. INEX’s members are organisations that benefit from having excellent interconnection with other networks. They do this by exchanging traffic between their networks over INEX infrastructure.

Members of INEX (over 100 currently) range from regional internet services providers around the island of Ireland, larger national and international providers of internet access services, web hosting companies and global internet content providers.

INEX is recognised around the world for its excellence in delivering IXP services. The IXP management software platform INEX developed, IXP Manager, is in use by over 200 IXPs around the world on a free to use (open source) basis. This has made INEX a significant force for good in the internet industry globally.

INEX is a Company Limited by Guarantee and operates on a cost recovery basis. The organisation has three employees currently with a highly experienced outsourced network engineering team of four who have worked with INEX for many years.

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How to Apply

To apply for either of these roles, please send an up-to-date CV (ideally in .pdf format), together with a cover email outlining why it appeals to you and why you are a good match for the opportunity to careers@inex.ie Applications and enquiries for these role will only be accepted over email – no phone calls, thank you.

Agencies: No agencies will be engaged for this role and we advise recruitment agents that all unsolicited emails will be deleted. No phone calls please.

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Financial Controller (part-time employee or contractor)

The Role

INEX is planning to enhance the current team by bringing onboard someone to oversee the financial management of the organisation, working closely with the CEO to bring the accounting function in-house. This a remote role.

The role will be a perfect match for someone who is looking for a part-time role and is keen to be part of a team that consistently aims to improve how things are done, supports the development of future projects and helps to increase the value of INEX for its members.

This role will suit someone who has extensive experience but is comfortable and confident working in a small team taking on various levels of financial activity as necessary. We are keen to welcome someone who is interested in being a long-term team member of INEX.

There is significant scope for the new team member to define the role and tools they use but an overview of the likely requirements and work are:

Overseeing the finance function of INEX (turnover ~€1m).
Reviewing and revising (as necessary) internal finance management processes and procedures
Working with the CEO and management team to fine-tune budgets and contribute on occasion to proposals.
Working with the administrator to ensure that the annual, monthly and weekly AP and AR processes are undertaken efficiently. INEX uses Sage One accounting software.
Ensuring all reporting (VIES, VAT, P30 etc) submissions are timetabled and undertaken or overseen accurately and in a timely manner.
Preparing half yearly and annual management accounts, quarterly cash flow reporting.
Preparing financial reporting data for Board and Members
Overseeing payroll management and Revenue reporting/payments (3/4 employees).
Preparing INEX’s annual Financial Statements to meet FRS102 1A standards
INEX is currently not subject to corporation tax and is not required to produce Corporation Tax Returns.
Facilitating the audit alongside the CEO and working with the board to complete this in an accurate and timely fashion.
Overseeing the development of processes to accommodate any auditor recommendations
Engaging with INEX members (working with the community and marketing manager as necessary) and suppliers to ensure an efficient and positive working relationship.
Attendance at INEX meetings (as necessary).
Working with the CEO to ensure banking policies and processes are up to date and implemented.
Keep abreast of new legal and financial requirements as they relate to INEX and update policies and procedures to reflect these in a timely manner.

Things that are important for this role:

Experience of overseeing small finance function working alongside the finance administrator.
Accountancy Qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience of working at FC/FD level.
Knowledge and experience of preparing financial statements in line with FRS102
Comfortable and confident in sharing knowledge and skills with team members
Interest in or ability to learn about the internet and interconnection industries to enable greater contribution to the development of INEX from a financial perspective

The role will report into the CEO and will have close engagement with the part-time finance administrator and other team and INEX Board members.

Part-time role with flexibility on working days/hours – 3/4 days per month on average over the course of the year. The nature of production of accounts, audit and financial statements will mean that the workload will be higher in some months that others – flexibility to accommodate this is necessary.

May suit someone getting back into the work environment or who has other part-time work/clients and can be accommodated as either employee or contractor.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV (ideally in .pdf format), together with a cover email outlining why it appeals to you and why you are a good match for the opportunity to careers@inex.ie Applications and enquiries for this role will only be accepted over email – no phone calls, thank you. Download job spec as .pdf INEX Financial Controller role – part-time Applications for this role will be accepted until at least 31st March 2023.

ISMS Project Manager

INEX is enhancing the current team by bringing onboard someone to manage the programme for information security, privacy and data protection compliance. INEX is working towards meeting upcoming cyber security regulations and in meeting these requirements, INEX is in the process of implementing and seeking accreditation under ISO 27001. This is a remote role.

We invite applications from contractors or those who may join the team as employees with an increased time requirement expected in year one to subsequent years. Some flexibility is available for the right person to accommodate other time commitments.

The ISMS (Information Security Management System) Project Manager role involves managing information security within INEX and would particularly suit a candidate with project management expertise. Reporting to the CEO, the candidate will be working with internal teams/stakeholders and an external specialist security resource to implement and maintain compliance with the requirements of the ISO 27001 Information Security Standard.

Tasks will include:

Co-ordination of ISO 27001 efforts across the organisation to attain certification to ISO 27001 in consultation with outsourced advisory services.
Guide internal staff on the application of corporate standards in relation to ISO 27001.
Take an active role implementing the requirements of ISO 27001 across the organisation.
Facilitate collaborative workshops to support ISO 27001 project advancement.
Assist with completing 3rd party security questionnaires where required.
On-going monitoring and enhancement of the information security management system (ISMS) to conform with the requirements of the ISO 27001 Information Security Standard.
Work with the INEX business functions to obtain the necessary participation for Certification and Internal Audits.
Ensuring that ongoing ISMS related security tasks are carried out such as Security Awareness Training for staff, Test and Assurance of systems and Policy Management (including reviews, adherence, and distribution).
Implementation of corrective actions and remediation work arising from internal and external security audits.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

3-5 years IT/cybersecurity industry experience.
Good understanding of the requirements of ISO 27001 information security standard.
Proven ISO 27001 implementation experience desirable.
Be familiar with both agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
Good understanding of security principles and technologies.
Understanding of the internet networking and telecommunications industry an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV (ideally in .pdf format), together with a cover email outlining why it appeals to you and why you are a good match for the opportunity to careers@inex.ie Applications and enquiries for this role will only be accepted over email – no phone calls, thank you. Download job spec as .pdf ISMS Project Manager Applications for this role will be accepted until at least 31st March 2023.

Agencies: No agencies will be engaged for this role and we advise recruitment agents that all unsolicited emails will be deleted unread.