Cyber Security Specialist

My client is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist with a minimum of 3 years experience to join their organisation based in Cork. This is a permanent role.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents and threats across cloud and on-prem environments
  
  
• Perform risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing
  
  
• Design and implement security protocols, firewalls, and endpoint protection strategies
  
  
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure secure development and deployment practices
  
  
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations
  
  
• Document and improve security policies and incident response procedures

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience in a cybersecurity role (SOC, security analyst, engineer, or similar)
  
  
• Strong knowledge of network and application security best practices
  
  
• Experience with SIEM tools and endpoint protection platforms
  
  
• Proficiency in incident response, threat hunting, and log analysis
  
  
• Understanding of cloud security
  
  
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable

For more information, reach out today!