Senior Network Security Specialist

Title: Senior Network Security Specialist

Type: Permanent

Location: Dublin City Centre (onsite 4 days a week)

Renumeration: €120,000 - €150,000 base salary and package

My client is seeking a senior-level security professional with a strong, hands-on background in network security. While the role requires broad security knowledge, the successful candidate will demonstrate clear depth and practical expertise in network and perimeter security, gained through experience in complex, large-scale technology environments. This role suits someone who began their career as a network engineer and has since transitioned into a security-focused position, bringing both architectural understanding and operational security expertise.

THIS IS A SENIOR HANDS ON SECURITY ROLE

YOU WILL BE ONSITE 4 DAYS A WEEK FOR THIS ROLE

A FULL SPEC AND COMPANY PROFILE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Key Requirements:

• Strong Network Security Focus
• Approximately 60% of core expertise in network security
• Deep understanding of network and perimeter security concepts, controls, and architectures
• Hands-on experience securing enterprise-scale networks
• Broad Security Knowledge with Clear Depth
• Solid understanding of wider security principles and practices
• Ability to apply security controls across infrastructure while maintaining a strong network security specialism

Career Background:

• Early career experience as a network engineer, with progression into a security-focused role
• Demonstrated ability to bridge networking and security disciplines effectively
• Senior-Level, Practical Experience
• Proven hands-on experience operating at a senior level
• Background in larger or complex technology environments preferred
• Comfortable working with mature infrastructure and enterprise-scale security challenges

Personal Attributes:

• Strong technical credibility combined with good stakeholder engagement
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable owning and driving security outcomes in a complex environment