Cyber Security Specialist (GRC)

eir business talent; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

eir business talent are seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Specialist for a day-rate contract in Dublin 2. This hybrid role offers the chance to shape enterprise security policies and risk management across the client’s IT environment.

You will perform security assessments, audits, and policy development, collaborating with vendors to implement a robust information security program. The role requires 5+ years in security and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, or related IT field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+.
• 5+ years in a security analyst/engineer role.
• Experience designing secure networks, systems, and app architectures.
• Experience developing security policies within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing security policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis.
• Perform internal and external security audits.
• Analyse security breaches to identify root cause.
• Coordinate security plans with vendors and develop an enterprise cybersecurity program.
• Work with the security team to test and uncover network vulnerabilities.
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain high security standards.
• Stay current on IT security trends and news.
• Develop company-wide best practices for IT security.
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify intrusions.

Skills

ELK stack

Security auditing

Risk analysis

Microsoft Defender

Security policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related IT field

Job description

eir business talent are currently seeking applicants for a Cybersecurity GRC Specialist. This is a day rate contract position located with our client in Dublin 2. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing security policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis.
• Perform both internal and external security audits.
• Analyse security breaches to identify the root cause.
• Coordinate security plans with outside vendors. Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise cybersecurity and IT risk management program.
• Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
• Stay current on IT security trends and news.
• Develop company-wide best practices for IT security.
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.

Qualifications (Mandatory)

• 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.
• Microsoft Defender Technologies.
• 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 27001, IEC 62443, NIST CSF and NIS Directive).

Ref: EBT8302

Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.

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