It Security Engineer Job In Dublin

IT Security Engineer

Our client, a Dublin City Centre based company, is seeking an IT Security Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The role will be working on a hybrid model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor and enhance the organization's security infrastructure, ensuring alignment with recognized industry standards such as NIST, NIS2, ISO27001, and GDPR.
• Work closely with the IT Security Manager and IT Security Administrator to maintain and update all IT Security policies and procedures.
• Act as a member of the IT Security Incident Management Team, providing critical analysis and information on security incidents and alerts.
• Assist in partnering with service providers and internal teams to embed security into the design of technology projects managed by the IT department.
• Coordinate and oversee code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests with external service providers as necessary.
• Play a key role in the operational management of essential security platforms, including Palo Alto, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, Purview, and Microsoft Entra.
• Regularly review security reports, identify unusual activity, and escalate any issues for further investigation by the team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Level 2 IT professional within an enterprise environment, with some exposure to IT security practices.
• Working knowledge of SIEM solutions and vulnerability management tools.
• Hands-on experience in a Microsoft enterprise environment.
• Ability to analyze security alerts, determine root causes, communicate findings effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Strong documentation skills, appropriate for a regulated and audited environment.
• Critical problem-solving skills, particularly in securing infrastructure and bespoke applications.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and work autonomously.
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to process and act on large volumes of information quickly.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Essential and Desirable Skills:

• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CYSA+, Microsoft Certified Security (e.g., SC900).
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, NIS2, and ISO 27001.
• Experience working with third-party IT service providers.

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology.

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Hybrid working model.
• Pension.
• Healthcare.
• Fully paid Maternity & Paternity Leave.
• Education Assistance.