Job Description
My client is actively looking for a Senior Cyber Security Specialist for a daily rate contract position based in their offices in Dublin. Hybrid working options are available for this role. Responsibilities: Continuously review and update the client’s Information Security Policy (ISP), Standard (ISS) & associated Procedures. Ensure that the end user Security Awareness Platform is actively used, and that the participation rate is above 89%. This should be performed in conjunction with the Information Security Officer (ISO) responsible for issuing courses and preparing statistics. Participation rates below the threshold should be notified to the CISO who will present it to the senior management team. Manage all security related queries and issues. Maintain and manage the client’s SIEM (MS 365 Defender /MS 365 security centre) reviewing & analysing all incidents and alerts daily and allocating tasks through the ICT SEO for Security & Networking. Ensure that the Security Incident Handling procedure is adhered to and that all security incidents are logged. Conduct gap analyses on an annual basis against the client’s IS Policy & Standard and provide a management update to the senior management team, the Board and the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) when requested. Liaise with the client’s internal & External Auditors as required. Develop a project/program to remediate initially and mitigate going forward all gaps identified in the Security Improvement plan arising from the gap analysis. Ensure that the vulnerability management program is adhered to and that all vulnerabilities identified in the scans are mitigated. Liaise with the client’s Managed Services Providers (MSPs) on all security related issues. Provide weekly updates to the Security team outlining progress against planning and updates on all incidents/alerts notified in the previous week. Discuss plans for ICT projects to ensure that all such planning is developed within a “secure by design” methodology. Ensure that the Risk Management procedure is performed for all systems acquisition, development, and maintenance to ensure a secure by design approach. Liaise with the Development Team for security related systems development topics & issues. Liaise with various senior management team members to provide advice on security related topics including GDPR. Ensure that the Access management process is strictly adhered to including privileged access management. Provide updates on alerts via the Azure PAM dashboard. Provide management advice on all aspects of security related to the systems and infrastructure. Requirements: Implementation of information/cyber security risk management within a client organisation. Management and configuration of security solutions such as proxy servers, anti-virus, firewalls, and patch management solutions. Network security management. Vulnerability management. User access management. If you feel you are a good fit for this role then please apply through the portal provided with your up to date C.V and contact details. #J-18808-Ljbffr