Job Title: Senior Security Engineer/Analyst
About the Role
eir evo talent is seeking a seasoned Senior Security Engineer/Analyst to join our client in Dublin. This is a daily-rate contract position offering hybrid options.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement comprehensive security policies, protocols, and procedures.
* Conduct thorough security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis.
* Perform internal and external security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities.
* Analyse security breaches to pinpoint root causes.
* Collaborate with outside vendors to coordinate security plans and strategies.
* Design, implement, and monitor a robust enterprise cybersecurity program.
* Work closely with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
* Maintain a high-security standard by fixing detected vulnerabilities.
* Stay informed about the latest IT security trends and news.
* Regularly monitor security systems to detect any possible intrusions.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related IT field.
* Professional certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or CompTIA Security+.
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a security analyst/engineering role.
* Proven experience in designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures.
* Experience planning, researching, and developing security policies within an organisation.
* Cyber Forensics / Data Analysis using ELK stack experience.
* Experience working in information risk and security-related best practices and awareness of the policies, standards, and regulations (e.g., in areas such as IEC, NIST CSF, and NIS Directive).
Skills
* Knowledge of potential attack vectors such as XSS, injection, hijacking, social engineering, etc.
* Proficient in firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, web proxy/web gateway, Cloud Application security, and Security Audits.
* Strong understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
* An in-depth understanding of ICT systems with particular reference to cyber threats.