Cyber Security Specialist -Dublin Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client, are currently recruiting for the position of Cyber Security Specialist in Dublin 1 .
The role will be Hybrid, 2-3 days on site .
This post is for 3 months initially with possibilty of extension afterwards.
This is a 35 hour per week contract, Monday-Friday, 9-5, with occasional evening or weekend work depending on project demands.
A part-time option (three or four days per week) is also available as an alternative to full-time.
Daily rate of €300 per day.
Job Summary: Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Security Graduate to support their security team in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
This role offers hands-on experience across a broad range of security functions, including access management, incident response, compliance, and awareness training.
Essential Criteria: Bachelor's degree in security management, Cybersecurity, or a related field along with a foundational security certification such as CompTIA Security+ or equivalent, is preferred.
Internship or academic project experience in a security-related role, along with a basic understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR), phishing, vulnerability management, and incident response, is preferred.
Knowledge of the information security principles including strong understanding of controls that support Confidentiality, Integrity and availability Requirements.
Critical thinking and strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to investigate and understand issues and implications.
Desirable Criteria: Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively.
Ability to provide multiple solutions to address the issue while seeking consensus from stakeholders.
Interest in continuous learning and professional development in the security domain.
Key Responsibilities: Handle security-related ServiceNow tickets from start to finish, including investigation and resolution.
Process vendor remote access requests, prepare them for security review, and support the access setup steps.
Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training, including assisting in the planning and analysis of phishing test campaigns.
Write and maintain knowledge base articles on security topics to support internal awareness and documentation.
Oversee and support the management of third-party patching processes to ensure timely and secure updates.
Participate in incident response activities, including investigation and documentation.
Help identify and remediate vulnerabilities across systems and applications.
Stay informed on emerging security trends and recommend improvements.
What We Offer: Mentorship from experienced security professionals.
Exposure to real-world security operations and challenges.
Opportunities for career growth and certification support.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role* Skills: ISO 27001 Cybersecurity phishing CompTIA Security