Principal Cyber Security Specialist (Operations)

Forensic Focus Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus Limited seeks a senior cyber security leader to join a national operations directorate, contributing to incident response, malware analysis and forensic investigations at a national level.

The role combines hands-on technical oversight with strategic governance and cross‑organisational collaboration in a public-sector setting.

Qualifications

• Must have substantial experience in cyber security operations including incident response, malware analysis, digital forensics and threat intelligence.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (NIS2) and senior/leadership experience in technical security environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to national incident response efforts and oversee malware analysis and digital forensics.
• Lead governance, strategy and decision-making across the organisation within a public-sector context.

Skills

Incident response

Malware analysis

Digital forensics

Threat intelligence

Leadership

Job description

The Role

This senior position sits within a national cyber security operations directorate, contributing to incident response at a national level, malware and forensic analysis, and cyber threat intelligence collection. The postholder also plays an active part in strategic leadership, governance, and decision-making across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

Candidates require substantial experience in cyber security operations, including incident response, malware analysis, digital forensics, and threat intelligence. Familiarity with the NIS2 regulatory framework and a background operating at a senior or leadership level within a technical security environment is expected.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced cyber security professional ready to operate at principal or senior leadership level, who is motivated by work of genuine national importance. It will appeal to those comfortable balancing hands‑on technical oversight with strategic responsibility and cross‑organizational collaboration in a public-sector setting.