Cyber Security Engineer
Initial 6 Months Contract
Dublin - 3 Days On Site
My client is looking for an experienced
Cyber Security Engineer
to play a key role in protecting and strengthening the organisation's IT environment on an initial 6 month contract with view for extension and/or permanency.
The Job:
* Manage and execute the organisation's patching and vulnerability management program across all systems and applications, ensuring timely remediation and compliance.
* Monitor and maintain security tools and platforms, including antivirus, endpoint protection, and email security systems (Microsoft Defender, Intune, Exchange Online Protection, etc.).
* Oversee firewall, VPN, and network security configurations to ensure perimeter and internal network protection.
* Perform continuous threat and vulnerability assessments across servers, endpoints, and cloud environments.
* Investigate and respond to security incidents, coordinating remediation and root-cause analysis.
* Maintain and tune SIEM tools to ensure effective log monitoring, alerting, and response.
* Support and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices across the organisation.
* Collaborate with infrastructure and IT teams to ensure secure configurations of Windows Servers, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments.
* Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing in collaboration with external partners.
* Stay informed on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and new security technologies, applying them to improve resilience.
* Provide input on security strategy, roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Have You:
* 5–7 years' experience in IT security operations, with strong exposure to Microsoft-based environments.
* In-depth experience with vulnerability management, patch deployment, and endpoint security.
* Proven expertise in email security, firewall administration, and network protection.
* Strong knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft security tools and platforms (Defender, Intune, Azure Security Center).
* Familiarity with SIEM systems, incident response processes, and forensic analysis techniques.
* Current and up-to-date
CISSP certification
required.
* Additional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, or CEH are advantageous.
This role has the potential to convert to permanency after an initial 3-6 month contract*
Candidates must have the right to work and reside In Ireland.