Cyber Security Engineer

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Shannon; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe, Shannon, Ireland, seeks a hands-on IT & Cyber Security Engineer to join a large multinational IT team focused on security excellence and operational delivery.

You will own and drive the organisation's security accreditation and certification programme, advancing security maturity toward recognised industry standards. A strong emphasis on robust security controls and governance will define this role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an IT role with cybersecurity as a primary focus.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and VMware / vCentre
• Familiarity with security audit processes, evidence requirements, and technical testing expectations
• Experience owning and maintaining security policies and procedures
• Cyber security certifications

Responsibilities

• Enhance security maturity aligned with ISO 27001 and recognised industry frameworks
• Secure configuration of servers, endpoints, and cloud services
• Support external assessors during audits, penetration testing, and verification activities
• Prepare and maintain documentation, evidence, and artefacts required for security audits and technical assurance activities

Skills

Cybersecurity focus

Audit familiarity

Policy maintenance

Education

Cyber security certifications

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Active Directory

VMware

vCenter

Job description

• We are seeking a hands-on IT & Cyber Security Engineer to join my clients IT team within a large multinational where security excellence and operational delivery go hand in hand.
• The successful candidate will own and drive the organisation's security accreditation and certification programme while continuously improving security maturity toward recognised industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance security maturity aligned with ISO 27001 and recognised industry frameworks
• Secure configuration of servers, endpoints, and cloud services
• Support external assessors during audits, penetration testing, and verification activities
• Prepare and maintain documentation, evidence, and artefacts required for security audits and technical assurance activities

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in an IT role with cybersecurity as a primary focus
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and VMware / vCentre
• Familiarity with security audit processes, evidence requirements, and technical testing expectations
• Experience owning and maintaining security policies and procedures
• Cyber security certifications