Senior IT Security Analyst
Cork, Ireland
|
Hybrid
Permanent | Full-Time
Are you an experienced
Microsoft/Linux Engineer
with a strong background in
cloud security and infrastructure
? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading global financial services organization, working within a high-performing
IT Security team
that drives enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives and incident response.
About the Role
As a
Senior IT Security Analyst
, you'll play a key role in engineering and maintaining an
enterprise-class hybrid cloud infrastructure
. You'll work as part of the internal
Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)
, contributing to investigations and ongoing security improvements across cloud and on-prem environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and troubleshoot
Active Directory
,
DNS
, and
Group Policy
solutions.
* Manage
Active Directory design
, replication, and backup/restore procedures.
* Collaborate with Security Architects to
develop and deploy secure cloud solutions
aligned with best practices.
* Implement and maintain
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
and cloud security controls.
* Create and manage scripts/automation to streamline security audits, configurations, and risk assessments.
* Monitor and enhance cloud infrastructure to ensure strong security posture.
* Participate in
cyber incident investigations
, root cause analysis, and preventive measures.
* Maintain clear documentation for systems, processes, and security tools.
* Work within structured
change management
and ticketing systems.
About You
* 5+ years' experience across
Linux and Windows environments
.
* 3+ years' experience in
enterprise-scale cloud security
.
* Strong understanding of
Windows and Linux security principles
.
* Skilled in
scripting
(Bash, PowerShell, Python) and
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
(Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
* Familiar with
DevOps methodologies
and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
* Relevant certifications (e.g.
RHCSA, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Security, MCSE
) are highly desirable.
Why Apply?
* Join a global organization with a strong culture of collaboration and security innovation.
* Work with modern cloud technologies in a dynamic, enterprise-scale environment.
* Excellent career development and certification support.
* Hybrid working model based in
Cork
.
Interested?
Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential chat about this opportunity.