Junior Security Analyst

Forvis Mazars; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Ireland is seeking a Junior Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. You will act as the first line of defence for our digital infrastructure, monitoring security alerts, reviewing system logs, and identifying threats across security platforms.

You will investigate security events, escalate risks to senior staff, and contribute to remediation efforts in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Recent graduates or early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS and common network protocols.
• Ability to read Windows Event Logs and Syslog.
• Familiarity with SIEM concepts and EDR tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and review dashboards across platforms.
• Analyze event logs to identify anomalies or IoCs.
• Escalate validated incidents to senior IT staff following playbooks.
• Document alerts, false positives, and escalations in the ticketing system.
• Provide reports as needed.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Log analysis basics

SIEM concepts familiarity

SOP compliance

Attention to detail

Communicating risk levels

Education

IT-related degree or certificate

Cybersecurity degree or certificate

Tools

ManageEngine SIEM

EDR tools

Firewall

Job description

Our people are ambassadors and leaders and have a bold entrepreneurial spirit to shape the future of our industry and the communities within which we serve. We empower and develop our teams to become professionals of the highest calibre in technical and client excellence. Our people first approach offers our teams a caring work environment which promotes belonging and inclusivity of all cultures and perspectives.

The Position

We wish to appoint a Junior Security Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will act as the first line of defence for our organisation's digital infrastructure, monitoring security alerts, reviewing system logs, and identifying potential threats across various security platforms.

The role will involve investigating and analysing security events and escalating any risks, incidents, or vulnerabilities to senior team members for further review and remediation. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual looking to build a career in Cyber Security within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Action defined rule book
• Security Monitoring & Triage: Actively monitor security alerts and dashboards across central platforms (Manage Engine SIEM, EDR, Firewall, and Cloud portals).
• Log Analysis: Review and analyse event logs from operating systems, network devices, and applications to identify anomalous behaviour or indicators of compromise (IoCs).
• Incident Escalation: Document and elevate validated security incidents to senior member of IT team following playbook.
• Controlled Response: Formulate response recommendations based on findings, but strictly seek approval prior to executing any containment or remediation actions.
• Documentation: Maintain precise, detailed records of alerts reviewed, false positives dismissed, and cases escalated within the ticketing system.
• Reporting when needed

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates that meet most of the below requirements or have the desire and ability to address any of the requirements that they do not currently meet:

• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and common network protocols at least on basic level
• Basic ability to read and interpret Windows Event Logs, Syslog, and authentication logs.
• Basic familiarity with SIEM concepts and EDR tools.
• Ability to strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Keen eye for detail to spot anomalies in massive datasets or repetitive logs.
• Ability to summarize technical alerts and risk levels when presenting a case for approval.

Education & Certifications

• Any IT related degree or certificate
• Any Cybersecurity degree or certificate

Forvis Mazars is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

In applying for a role with us, you consent that Forvis Mazars will process your personal data for the purpose of handling your application. Forvis Mazars endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with agencies, Forvis Mazars operates within a preferred supplier list (PSL) and only work and partner with recruitment suppliers where our agreed contractual terms are in place. If unsolicited CVs are received from agencies, we will not be liable for payment of introduction fees.