Job Title: Advanced Threat Detection Specialist
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Threat Detection Specialist to join our client's growing cyber security team in Dublin, Ireland.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of security operations, helping to defend critical environments against sophisticated cyber threats.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead advanced monitoring, detection and incident response activities within the Security Operations Centre (SOC).
* Hunt for emerging threats, analyze complex security events and provide clear, actionable insights.
* Develop and optimize use cases, playbooks and detection rules to strengthen SOC capability.
* Mentor and guide junior analysts, sharing knowledge and raising technical standards across the team.
* Collaborate with threat intelligence, engineering and wider cyber teams to improve overall security posture.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 4-7 years' experience in SOC operations, cyber defense or threat detection.
* Strong expertise with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred) and familiarity with EDR/XDR tools (e.g. Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black).
* Knowledge of incident response processes, malware analysis and adversary TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK).
* Ability to conduct threat hunting and create detection logic to identify suspicious patterns.
* Scripting/automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is desirable.
* Relevant certifications (e.g. GCIA, GCFA, Splunk Certified, Security+) is a plus.
About the Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge security solutions.
What We Offer
Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.