IT Security Engineer

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2 months ago
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Please note that you must be able to work in Ireland unrestricted without sponsorship

We are seeking an Information Security Engineer to join a growing security team based in Dublin. This role is pivotal in building out and tuning the current security posture with a strong focus on cloud security.

The successful candidate will have a good grounding within IT and play a key role in monitoring security events, developing strategic security vision, and preparing for the implementation of a full Security SIEM implementation next year.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with a dynamic security team.  The client value a growth mindset and are looking for someone committed to contributing actively to our security roadmap and long-term objectives.

Process - 3 Interviews

Information Security Engineer Requirements

4-6 years within IT and Security

Good understanding of cloud technologies

Broad knowledge of security related technology

Strong knowledge of identity and access management, Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft security tools.

Experience with log management tools

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS functionality.

Ability to monitor, tune, and analyse security events effectively on high-volume platforms.

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