Morgan McKinley has partnered with a leading public sector body as they look to hire an ICT Security & Networks Administrator. This client is responsible for managing complex national financial and investment operations. They provide a range of essential asset and liability management services to the Irish Government and operate across several strategic areas, including investment, risk management, infrastructure, and finance. The Role As ICT Security & Networks Administrator, you'll join a highly skilled ICT team supporting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services across a hybrid network environment. Reporting to the Head of ICT Security & Networks, you'll play a key role in configuring, monitoring, and maintaining secure network infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to work on enterprise-level security technologies and contribute to safeguarding critical national systems. Key Responsibilities Administer and support network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, and access management. Evaluate and strengthen the security of new systems, applications, and cloud services. Monitor and analyse network activity, identifying anomalies and potential threats. Participate in vulnerability assessments, remediation, and incident response. Maintain and improve the organisation's network and security infrastructure. Support continuous improvement through proactive monitoring and adherence to best practices and frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, CIS). About You Experience & Skills 5+ years' experience in network security administration within a medium-sized or larger organisation. Strong understanding of LAN, WAN, VPN, DMZ, and DNS technologies. Proven experience with security tools such as Fortinet, Checkpoint, and CISCO. Working knowledge of cloud networking and security (Azure preferred). Experience with SIEM/NDR tools, vulnerability management, and identity/access management. Familiarity with PKI, web/email content filtering, and intrusion prevention systems. Desirable Certifications Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Checkpoint CCSA, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE Microsoft Security, Network, or Cloud certifications Degree in Computing, Engineering, or a related field If the above matches you, or someone in your network, please apply or reach out directly, for a confidentail chat. Skills: Network Security Administration Cyber Security / ICT Security Firewall & Infrastructure Management (Fortinet Checkpoint Cisco) Benefits: Bonus Pension & Healthcare