Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: 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.