Job Description
My Dublin City Centre based client is recruiting for an IT Security Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. This role will be working on a hybrid model. Job Responsibilities Security System Analysis: Continuously monitor and enhance the organizations security infrastructure, ensuring alignment with recognized industry standards such as NIST, NIS2, ISO27001, and GDPR. Policy and Procedure Maintenance: Work closely with the IT Security Manager and IT Security Administrator to maintain and update all IT Security policies and procedures, ensuring the organization adheres to top-tier security practices and standards. Incident Management: Act as a member of the IT Security Incident Management Team, providing critical analysis and information on security incidents and alerts. Review threat notifications from third-party providers and collaborate with the Security Team to formulate optimal responses. Security Integration: Assist in partnering with service providers and internal teams to embed security into the design of technology projects managed by the IT department. Oversight of Security Testing: Coordinate and oversee code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests with external service providers as necessary. Security Platform Management: 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. Report Review: Regularly review security reports, identify unusual activity, and escalate any issues for further investigation by the team. Experience Required Proven experience as a Level 2 IT professional within an enterprise environment, with some exposure to IT security practices, and a 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, and distinguish between false positives and genuine threats. 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), and knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, NIS2, and ISO 27001. Experience working with third-party IT service providers. Familiarity with incident management and response strategies Educational Requirements A bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology. Working Hours & Benefits Hybrid Working Pension Healthcare Fully paid Maternity & Paternity Leave Education Assistance HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this role, please apply for this role with your updated CV and I will be in touch to discuss your application in detail. Or for a confidential discussion and insight into this client and role please reach out to Nicola at Eolas SIMILAR ROLES OPEN: As a dedicated IT Recruitment Agency, we also have several similar permanent and contract roles open. The above role may not be an exact match for your experience, salary or daily rate expectations etc. However, we would like you to reach out in order to discuss other roles we are currently recruiting for in similar fields. Also, please feel free to view our website for more jobs and details about us if you wish. Skills: IT Security Engineer