Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Our client a leading telecommunications company is seeking to recruit a Senior Cyber Security Engineer;

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain cyber security guidelines, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards.
• Regularly review and update the company’s Cyber Security Policies, ensuring effective communication across the organization.
• Lead cyber security awareness training and provide ongoing guidance to employees to improve security performance.
• Collaborate with technical teams to assess and manage the company's risk posture and security environment.
• Perform security reviews for major company changes and ensure adherence to the Security by Design principle, providing feedback on new initiatives.
• Conduct regular internal and external vulnerability scans, ensuring timely remediation by relevant teams.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, providing reports and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a liaison with auditors and regulators to ensure compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCIDSS) and other regulations.
• Oversee security tasks such as firewall approvals, user access vetting, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and respond to security incidents, analyzing alerts and events to mitigate threats.
• Ensure the availability and performance of security systems, performing updates and upgrades as necessary.
• Proactively identify potential security risks and research emerging technologies to enhance the company’s cyber security.
• Assist the Cyber Security Senior Manager in shaping the company’s cyber security roadmap.

Requirements

• Role includes 24/7 on-call availability to address critical security issues.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements and standards such as ISO 27001, PCIDSS, GDPR, NIS 2 and other relevant standards.
• Proficiency in security technologies such as Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems, Vulnerability Assessment Tools, Web Application Firewalls, Security Information Event Management Solutions, Web Proxy Servers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related technical field; specialized security certifications are a plus.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
• Information Security relevant certifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CISM) will be considered an asset.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working (3 days from Home 2 from the Office)
• Paid mobile line, and for one other chosen individual
• A €200 voucher on any device, upon recruitment & every 2 years thereon.
• Free home internet service against a one-time payment
• Free parking
• Eligibility for the annual performance bonus system (up to 5% of basic salary).
• €120 annual well-being benefit.
• Health Insurance including a Discounted rates for dependants
• Life insurance

Job Reference: CA977