Network Security Engineer

Fruition Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in financial services is seeking a Level 2 Network SOC Engineer in Dublin. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in network security and strong skills in email encryption and Zscaler technologies. This role involves monitoring security infrastructure and responding to incidents, making it ideal for a proactive and skilled network professional.

Benefits

Day rate

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a SOC or network security engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with email encryption platforms.
• Practical experience configuring and supporting Zscaler technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage network and security infrastructure as part of the SOC team at Level 2 capacity.
• Identify, triage, and respond to security incidents using established processes and tools.
• Utilise and maintain email encryption technologies to secure communication channels.

Skills

Email encryption

Zscaler technologies

Web Application Firewalls

Network security monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)

Job description

Network SOC Engineer – Level 2

Location: Dublin City Centre

Contract Type: 6-Month Daily Rate Contract

Job Description:

Our client, a large organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking an experienced Level 2 Network SOC Engineer to support and enhance their security operations. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience with email encryption, Zscaler technologies, and web application firewalls.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage network and security infrastructure as part of the SOC team at Level 2 capacity.
• Identify, triage, and respond to security incidents using established processes and tools.
• Utilise and maintain email encryption technologies to secure communication channels.
• Operate and troubleshoot Zscaler Internet Access and Private Access services.
• Maintain, configure, and monitor Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) for optimal performance and security.
• Collaborate with other internal teams to resolve complex network and security issues.
• Prepare incident reports and provide insights into recurring security events.
• Support the implementation of security best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a SOC or network security engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with email encryption platforms.
• Practical experience configuring and supporting Zscaler technologies.
• Proficiency with Web Application Firewalls (e.g. Fortinet, F5, or similar).
• Familiarity with network security monitoring and incident response processes.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to SIEM tools such as Splunk or QRadar.
• Experience working within financial services or other regulated environments.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, CEH, GIAC, Zscaler certifications).
• Understanding of secure networking principles and threat intelligence.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Day rate