Cyber Security Consultant

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – EDR | SIEM | Azure Security | Vulnerability Management | NIST

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join an high-impact engagement, where you will design, implement, and operate security controls across enterprise and cloud environments.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a meaningful, security-first programme with genuine operational responsibility. You will lead vulnerability remediation, optimise security tooling, and help embed security frameworks that drive real risk reduction. If you are an engineer who loves solving complex problems and wants to see your work make a tangible difference, this role is for you.

What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls across enterprise infrastructure and Azure cloud environments.
• Operate and optimise EDR, SIEM, and vulnerability management platforms (Qualys, Tenable, etc.).
• Lead vulnerability remediation activities, including end-to-end patch lifecycle management.
• Support network security architecture, including firewalls, segmentation, and secure connectivity.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance security standards, policies, and operational playbooks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, cloud engineers, and third-party suppliers to ensure secure design and configuration.
• Support compliance with security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, and NIS2.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure security, or systems administration within an enterprise setting.
• Strong hands-on experience with EDR and SIEM platforms.
• Proven experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable) and patching processes.
• Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, segmentation, and Zero Trust principles.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure security controls.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, IAM, and PAM.
• Experience working with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or NIS2.
• Ability to develop and maintain security policies, standards, and operational documentation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Superb communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

• Incident response and alert triage experience.
• Exposure to threat hunting, log analysis, or digital forensics.
• Experience supporting audits, security assessments, or regulatory reporting.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CySA+, or Security+.

Our Tech Stack & Environment:

You will be working with enterprise-grade security tools and modern cloud platforms:

• Security Tooling: EDR, SIEM, Qualys, Tenable
• Cloud & Identity: Microsoft 365, Azure security controls, Active Directory, IAM, PAM
• Network: Firewalls, segmentation, secure connectivity
• Frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, Zero Trust
• Culture: Collaborative, autonomous, and focused on practical security outcomes rather than bureaucracy

Contract Details:

• Duration: 3 months initially (high likelihood of extension to 6+ months)
• Location: Dublin – Hybrid (2–3 days per week onsite)
• Start: Immediate / short notice preferred