Job Title: Senior IT Security Analyst
Location: Dublin 2 /Hybrid
Salary: Up to €80, (Neg) + performance bonus (paid in April)
Benefits: Pension + other benefits
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior IT Security Analyst to join a growing IT Security team. You will play a key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats, while helping to strengthen our security posture across Microsoft environments and cloud platforms. This is a hybrid role with collaborative opportunities within a global team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents from SIEM and Microsoft Security tools.
2. Lead containment, eradication, and recovery during security breaches.
3. Perform threat hunting and vulnerability management across IT systems.
4. Contribute to security architecture and IAM initiatives in Microsoft Azure and Office environments.
5. Administer and optimize security tools, including endpoint protection, SIEM, and malware prevention solutions.
6. Develop and maintain SOC processes, documentation, and incident response playbooks.
7. Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats and best practices.
Requirements:
8. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
9. 7+ years in information security, including SOC or security operations experience.
10. Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies (Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Entra, Purview, Intune), Active Directory, Office, and Azure.
11. Experience with SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar) and EDR solutions.
12. Understanding of vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and incident response methodologies.
13. Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO ); IEC preferred but not mandatory.
14. Relevant professional certifications (CySA+, GSEC, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent).
What's on Offer:
15. Competitive salary up to €80,
16. Performance bonus paid annually in April)
17. Pension scheme
18. 22 days annual leave
19. Hybrid working model with 3 days on-site in Dublin 2
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