Junior Cybersecurity Consultant

Ergo - Information Technology; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergo - Information Technology in Dublin 3 is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Consultant to join our market-leading Cybersecurity Team in a hybrid role based at our Eastpoint offices in Dublin 3.

The successful candidate will collaborate with established team members to assess IT systems, infrastructure, policies, and cybersecurity measures for a broad range of customers, determining their risk posture and advising on mitigation measures and road-maps.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in a similar Cybersecurity role.
• Proven experience in conducting compliance assessments and governance initiatives.
• Comprehensive understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and related regulations (NIS2, DORA, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Assist in cybersecurity assessments to evaluate security posture using established frameworks such as CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001.
• Support penetration testing activities and provide remediation paths to customers.
• Inform the business on emerging threats and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance activity including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Secure Score and MCSB, advise on monitoring and provide opportunities for continual improvement initiatives.
• Build risk universes accounting for inherent and residual risk profiles.
• Advise on Security Training and Awareness programs.
• Ensure conformity with GDPR, GDPR-related acts and other regulations.
• Maintain technical documentation and how-to guides.
• Work closely with SOC Engineers to support SOC/SIEM service delivery.
• Advise on appropriate security tooling solutions.
• Flexibility to travel to project sites and events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Compliance knowledge

Security frameworks

Penetration testing support

Governance experience

Collaboration with SOC/SIEM teams

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Information Security

Certifications relevant to security considered advantageous

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title: Junior Cybersecurity Consultant
Location: Dublin 3
Job Type: Permanent
Work Type: Hybrid
Role Type: Cybersecurity

Overview of Role

Ergo are seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Consultant to join our market-leading Cybersecurity Team in a hybrid role based at our Eastpoint offices in Dublin 3. The successful candidate will collaborate with established team members to assess IT Systems, Infrastructure, Policies, and Cybersecurity measures for a broad range of customers, determining their risk posture and advising on appropriate mitigation measures and Cybersecurity road-maps. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience from some of the best in the business while developing your own consultancy skills.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Assist in Cybersecurity assessments designed to evaluate an organisation’s security posture using established frameworks such as CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001.
• Support Penetration testing activities, including steering the activity, conducting walkthroughs of results, and providing remediation paths to customers.
• Inform the business on emerging threats and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance activity including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Secure Score and MCSB, advise on monitoring and provide opportunities for continual improvement initiatives.
• Build risk universes that account for inherent and residual risk profiles, considering control measures as well as the risks themselves.
• Advise on Security Training and Awareness programs.
• Ensure legislative conformity with respect to GDPR, Cloud Act, NIS2, DORA, AI Act, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain technical documentation and how-to guides.
• Work closely with SOC Engineers to support SOC/SIEM service delivery.
• Advise on appropriate security tooling solutions.
• Flexibility to travel to project sites, industry events, and trade shows as required.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2+ years in a similar Cybersecurity role.
• Proven experience in conducting compliance assessments and collaborating on governance initiatives.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and associated regulations/directives such as NIS2, DORA, AI Act & GDPR.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling thorough evaluation of complex data and development of effective policies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and collaboration capabilities and the ability to manage relationships effectively.

Experience:

• Experience using a ticketing or ITSM system (for example ServiceNow or similar).
• Experience supporting Penetration testing activities and providing remediation guidance.
• Experience working with compliance frameworks and security governance initiatives.

Education & Certifications:

• Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or an equivalent IT-related discipline.
• Relevant industry certifications considered advantageous.

About Us

As Ireland’s largest IT Solutions Provider with a growing global footprint, Ergo offers deep expertise across managed IT & hardware services, cloud, applications & software services, IT resourcing, and modern work solutions. Our recent technology awards reflect our commitment to delivering industry-leading IT solutions, highlighting our team’s dedication and expertise.