IT Recruiter | Executive Search | Contract & Permanent Hiring | Ireland | PFH Technology Group (RICOH)
Location: Dublin (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Day Rate Contract (12-month contract with strong possibility of extension)
Start Date: ASAP (Two Interview Stage Process)
Overview
PFH Technology is partnering directly with a Dublin based Client who seeks an experienced Microsoft Defender Suite Specialist to enhance and support cybersecurity operations across multiple public sector organisations.
Key Responsibilities & Skills
* Deploy, manage, and optimise the Microsoft Defender Suite (Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Cloud Apps, Identity, and Mobile Threat Defence).
* Support and integrate tools across the Microsoft Security Ecosystem – Intune, Azure AD, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft 365 Defender.
* Lead incident detection, investigation, and response, leveraging frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
* Automate security operations and reporting using PowerShell and APIs.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation, use cases, and best-practice security standards.
* Strong hands‑on experience in Azure Security, threat analytics, compliance monitoring, and risk management.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to support cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
* Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
* 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity or Microsoft security roles.
* Active or recent Microsoft certifications such as AZ-500, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, or SC-400.
Please note no visa sponsorship for this role.
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