Cybersecurity Analyst

Mason Alexander New; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Alexander is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join a growing security team and help protect the business from evolving threats. You will focus on threat detection, incident response, cloud security, and automation to uplift our security capabilities.

You will build and optimize detection tooling, secure cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP), respond to security incidents, and mentor colleagues while maturing security operations across IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations.
• Hands-on experience with security platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, or Palo Alto XSIAM.
• Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST frameworks, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Experience securing cloud environments and implementing technical security controls.
• Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) are a plus.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SC-200, AZ-500, or GIAC are highly regarded.
• All applicants must be located in Ireland and have full working rights (Stamp 4 /1G or EU citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise SIEM, SOAR, and EDR detection capabilities
• Secure Azure, AWS, and GCP environments
• Investigate complex security incidents and improve response capabilities
• Automate security workflows and enhance operational efficiency
• Design and implement robust security controls
• Partner with IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams to embed security by design
• Mentor colleagues and help mature our security operations

Skills

Threat detection

Cloud security

Incident response

Automation

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

Palo Alto XSIAM

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join a growing security team and play a pivotal role in protecting the business from today's evolving cyber threats.

If you're passionate about threat detection, cloud security, incident response, and automation, this is your opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while shaping the future of our security capability.

What You'll Do:

• Build and optimise SIEM, SOAR, and EDR detection capabilities
• Secure Azure, AWS, and GCP environments
• Investigate complex security incidents and improve response capabilities
• Automate security workflows and enhance operational efficiency
• Design and implement robust security controls
• Partner with IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams to embed security by design
• Mentor colleagues and help mature our security operations

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years' experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations
• Hands-on expertise with platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto XSIAM, or similar
• Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST frameworks, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Experience securing cloud environments and implementing technical security controls
• Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) are a plus
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SC-200, AZ-500, or GIAC are highly regarded.

All applicants must be located in Ireland and have full working rights, Stamp 4 /1G or EU citizenship in order to be considered for this opportunity.