Level 3 Cybersecurity Specialist

Intercept Technologies; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Gym membership

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

Intercept Technologies is seeking a Level 3 Cybersecurity Specialist to lead security operations, enhance monitoring, and manage incident response across on-premises and cloud environments in Ireland. The role focuses on advanced threat protection, governance and regulatory readiness.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity, hands-on firewall/WAF/EDR experience, and familiarity with SIEM, MDR/SOC, and penetration testing. Ireland-based, on-site role with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in cybersecurity, network security or IT security engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with firewalls, WAF, EDR, antivirus, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
• Experience working with SIEM, MDR/SOC services, threat intelligence and incident response.
• Good understanding of Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, networking and hybrid IT environments.
• Experience with backup security, RMM platforms and penetration testing processes.
• Working knowledge of ISO 27001, NIS2, CyFun, GDPR and emerging AI security requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain network security, firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
• Manage antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and endpoint security solutions.
• Oversee Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, investigate security alerts and coordinate incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, manage remediation and coordinate penetration testing.
• Monitor backup security, integrity and recovery readiness.
• Analyse cyber threat intelligence and proactively identify emerging security risks.
• Administer and secure Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platforms.
• Maintain security monitoring, logging, patching and system hardening across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support cybersecurity governance, risk management and compliance with ISO 27001, NIS2/CyFun, GDPR and the EU AI Act, as applicable.
• Provide Level 3 technical escalation, troubleshooting and support for complex cybersecurity incidents.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network security

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

SIEM

MDR/SOC services

EDR

RMM platforms

Job description

Level 3 Cybersecurity Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Level 3 Cybersecurity Specialist to join our IT team, taking responsibility for the management, monitoring and continuous improvement of our cybersecurity infrastructure and security operations.

The successful candidate will provide advanced technical expertise, act as a senior escalation point for security incidents and help ensure our systems and processes align with industry standards and evolving regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain network security, firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
• Manage antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and endpoint security solutions.
• Oversee Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, investigate security alerts and coordinate incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, manage remediation and coordinate penetration testing.
• Monitor backup security, integrity and recovery readiness.
• Analyse cyber threat intelligence and proactively identify emerging security risks.
• Administer and secure Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platforms.
• Maintain security monitoring, logging, patching and system hardening across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support cybersecurity governance, risk management and compliance with ISO 27001, NIS2/CyFun, GDPR and the EU AI Act, as applicable.
• Provide Level 3 technical escalation, troubleshooting and support for complex cybersecurity incidents.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in cybersecurity, network security or IT security engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with firewalls, WAF, EDR, antivirus, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
• Experience working with SIEM, MDR/SOC services, threat intelligence and incident response.
• Good understanding of Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, networking and hybrid IT environments.
• Experience with backup security, RMM platforms and penetration testing processes.
• Working knowledge of ISO 27001, NIS2, CyFun, GDPR and emerging AI security requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CySA+ or equivalent.
• Microsoft, Fortinet, Palo Alto or other relevant vendor security certifications.
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification.

Ideal Candidate: A proactive, technically strong cybersecurity professional who can work independently, take ownership of security technologies and contribute to improving the organisation's overall cybersecurity posture and regulatory readiness.

Pay: €50,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Willingness to undergo a security background check

Experience:

• IT: 4 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person