Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Longford, Ireland
Contract Duration: 24 Months
Work Type: Hybrid(1 day/week)
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team on a 2-year contract, playing a critical role in advancing and safeguarding our cybersecurity operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead and implement cutting-edge security solutions, drive risk mitigation strategies, and support compliance initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct cyber security maturity assessments and third-party/vendor risk assessments, recommending risk remediation strategies.
- Perform Cloud Vendor Assessments and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Design and implement information security policies and strategic plans.
- Lead staff security awareness programs and enterprise-wide training initiatives.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate emerging security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Lead security incident response, computer forensics, threat and vulnerability management, and SOC operations.
- Develop and maintain internet access and email monitoring systems.
- Collaborate with Windows and Network Operations teams on security policy and architecture.
- Drive the implementation and reporting of ICT security solutions and remediation actions.
- Oversee enterprise mobility, security monitoring, and alerting solutions.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Strong experience with firewalls (Juniper SRX5400, Cisco ASA/Firepower), IDS/IPS systems, and secure network design.
- Expertise in Windows Server environments (2012-2019), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies.
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing using Qualys.
- Proficiency with endpoint security tools (e.g., McAfee/Trellix, Sophos, Trend Micro, Bullwall Ransomcare).
- Familiarity with Cisco security solutions (IronPort, Firepower, Umbrella, AMP), and security management tools (e.g., Juniper JSA, Cisco Secure Endpoint).
- Experience with systems hardening across platforms (Windows, Linux, Oracle, SQL), cloud security, disaster recovery, and forensic investigations.
- Working knowledge of compliance standards (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001) and cyber security frameworks.
- Exposure to enterprise tools like Varonis, Citrix, Sharefile, Office 365, and ePolicy Orchestrator.
