Information Security Analyst

eir business talent; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

eir business talent is seeking an Information Security Analyst to join a client team in Cork, Ireland. The role is a daily-rate contract focusing on security, risk and compliance activities across the organisation.

You will monitor information security risks, support audits and vulnerability assessments, ensure GDPR alignment, and contribute to governance improvements with stakeholders. The appointment is full-time on a long-term basis for individuals eligible to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in information security or comparable role.
• Third-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• SSCP, CISSP or similar certification desirable.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess information security risks and controls.
• Support security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk reviews.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
• Support incident investigation, response and remediation activities.
• Contribute to security awareness initiatives and best practice adoption.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve governance and control effectiveness.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Security audits

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

ISO 27001

GDPR compliance

Job description

Our client is looking for an Information Security Analyst to join their team. The successful candidate support the ongoing delivery and enhancement of security, risk, and compliance activities across the organisation. This is a daily rate contract role offering excellent daily rates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess information security risks and controls.
• Support security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk reviews.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements, including GDPR.
• Support incident investigation, response, and remediation activities.
• Contribute to security awareness initiatives and best practice adoption.
• Work with stakeholders to improve security governance and control effectiveness.

Key Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in Information Security, Cyber Security, Risk, or a similar role.
• Relevant third-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• SSCP, CISMP, CISSP, or similar security certification desirable.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements, including GDPR.
• Understanding of security technologies and practices such as vulnerability management, security auditing, intrusion detection, firewalls, and incident response.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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. eirbusinesstalent, eir business and our clients are equal opportunity employers who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. eirbusiness talent, eirbusiness and our clients apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data.