My client based in Dublin are currently on the lookout for a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Consultant to join their team. This is a daily rate contract for 6 months.
Responsibilities:
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
* Monitor, detect, and triage security alerts received from Microsoft Security Tools, SIEM Solution and other security tools.
* Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including root cause analysis and post-incident reporting.
* Lead containment, eradication, and recovery efforts during security breaches.
* Participate in threat hunting and threat intelligence analysis.
* Provide out-of-hours support during critical incident response when required.
Vulnerability & Risk Management
* Execute and enhance the vulnerability management program: scanning, assessment, prioritization, and remediation tracking.
* Collaborate with IT and business units to implement secure configurations and remediate vulnerabilities.
* Contribute to enterprise risk assessments and security roadmaps.
Security Engineering & Architecture
* Contribute to the design and enhancement of security architectures specifically within Microsoft Azure environments, ensuring robust protection across cloud deployments.
* Support implementation of enterprise-wide security frameworks, policies, and reference architectures (e.g., ISO 27001, IEC62443).
* Contribute to identity & access management (IAM), data protection, and zero trust architecture initiatives.
Operational Security & Tooling
* Administer and optimise security solutions including SIEM, endpoint protection, IAM, and malware prevention tools.
* Lead or support SIEM transition projects: data source onboarding, use case development, and tuning.
* Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging security technologies and enhancements.
* Continuously assess security monitoring effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Governance, Processes & Best Practices
* Develop and maintain SOC processes, documentation, and incident response playbooks.
* Define and promote company-wide IT security best practices and policies.
* Assist users in understanding security protocols and installing security software.
* Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
* 7+ years of professional experience in information security, including in security operations or SOC roles.
* Proven experience implementing and monitoring security controls across multiple environments.
* Security incident management processes and methodologies.
* Vulnerability management and penetration testing tools.
* SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk or QRadar).
* Endpoint detection and response (EDR) such as Windows Defender and Vulnerability Management Tools such as Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7 etc.
* Threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting techniques.
* Microsoft security technologies (e.g., MS Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Entra, Purview and Intune).
* Azure Cloud security experience .
* Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365 administration, and Group Policy.
* Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO
* Familiarity with OT security standard IEC 62443 is preferred but not mandatory.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and reporting skills.
* Demonstrated ability to design and implement security solutions across various technology layers.
* Strong interpersonal skills; capable of working independently and collaboratively.
* Working knowledge of OT/ICS security is desirable but not mandatory
* Availability to support incident response efforts outside regular business hours.
* Professional certifications in Security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CySA+, GSEC) or equivalent are highly desirable