Senior Cyber Security Engineer

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Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Hybrid (Longford)

Location: Hybrid working model (minimum 1 day per week onsite in Longford)
Start Date: 13th October 2025
Contract Type: Fixed-term (Full-time)
Contract Duration: 24 months
Working hours: 8 hours/day, Monday–Friday, core hours 10:00–12:30 & 14:30–16:00 (Irish local time) - On-call hours on a shared weekly rota basis with the Cyber Security team

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Engineer with over 7 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various security frameworks and standards and will be responsible for enhancing our cybersecurity posture across multiple domains. Role Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of cyber security-related tasks, including:

• Conducting cyber security maturity assessments, vendor and third-party risk assessments, and recommending risk remediation strategies.
• Conducting Cloud Vendor Assessments.
• Assessing security posture in line with standards like ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, regulatory requirements, emerging threats, and organizational risk.
• Leading the implementation of staff security awareness programs.
• Developing information security plans and policies.
• Identifying security risks and designing processes or technical solutions to mitigate threats.
• Designing and implementing remediation initiatives to mitigate risks.
• Monitoring internet access and email, and leading the delivery of ICT security solutions.
• Leading computer forensics, incident investigations, threat and vulnerability management, and enterprise mobility management.
• Liaising with network and Windows operations teams to formulate security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Leading security monitoring and alerting, and 24/7 SOC operations.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in cyber security.
• Certifications in cyber security operations, cloud security, and cyber security analysis.
• Fluency in the English language (non-native speakers must have a C2 level certificate).

Key Experience and Competencies:

• Expertise in firewalls (Juniper SRX5400/Cisco ASA-Firepower), Windows OS, Windows Server, IDS/IPS, and other network security technologies.
• Proficiency in systems hardening (Windows, IIS, Linux, Oracle, SQL, Hyper-V, VMware), Microsoft Exchange, Office, and Windows 10/11, as well as vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
• Experience with various security tools and platforms, such as Varonis Datadvantage, Sophos Anti-Virus, Bullwall Ransomcare, McAfee/Trellix, Trend Scanmail, Cisco IronPort, and Ivanti MobileIron MDM.
• Knowledge of Acronis Access, PCI-DSS, Citrix Xen Desktop and Netscaler, Sharefile with Office Online, and Cisco Umbrella.
• Expertise in security monitoring and alerting tools, such as VIAVI GigaFlow, Cisco Firepower, Cisco Secure Endpoint, and McAfee/Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator.
• Experience with Juniper JSA, Juniper Space & Secure Director, eLearning, and cyber security compliance platforms.
• Strong understanding of system network and security architecture, cloud security, systems forensic examinations, disaster recovery planning, software architecture security features, incident response, and investigations.

Application Process: If you meet the above qualifications and are eager to contribute to our cyber security initiatives, please submit your CV, including evidence of certifications and relevant experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: Up to €90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Cybersecurity: 7 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• Longford, CO. Longford (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Cyber Security Engineer