Senior Network and Security Analyst

Virgin Media Business Ireland; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Birthday day off

Pension

Healthcare

Discounts on services

Job summary

Virgin Media Ireland is seeking a Senior Network and Security Analyst to lead security governance, risk management and compliance across IT and physical environments. You will implement security controls, monitor incidents, and coordinate audits with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires hands-on operations and strategic risk modeling in a fast-paced environment. You will work with Azure/AWS/Google Cloud, SIEM, and industry standards to strengthen the company’s security posture

Qualifications

• Security certifications (CISA/CISSP/CompTIA Security+) or equivalent in progress.
• Experience with vulnerability & patch management programs and IT governance processes.
• Broad understanding of IT infrastructure at network/server/endpoint level.
• Knowledge of security controls (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, MFA, PKI) and cloud security.
• Experience administering security on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments.
• Experience with risk governance, policies, standards and audits (ISO/NIST/SOC).

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor security solutions and report KPIs to the business.
• Ensure data protection policies align with security standards across IT and physical environments.
• Lead compliance efforts for audits and certifications (GDPR, ISO27001, SOC, NIST).
• Manage security incidents and coordinate with Global Security for escalation.
• Audit security capabilities and governance, update documentation and tooling.
• Contribute to design of on-prem and cloud network architecture with security in mind.

Skills

CISA

CISSP

CompTIA Security+

Cloud certs

Penetration testing

Vulnerability mgmt

Network security

Incident response

Risk governance

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

SIEM

Firewall

Job description

## Senior Network and Security AnalystApply: Macken House: Limerick: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 10, 2026 (29 days left to apply): REQ\\_00038871**About Virgin Media Ireland** Virgin Media Ireland is home to the country’s fastest broadband and is the leading provider of connected entertainment and broadcasting. We power millions of connections nationwide every single day, delivering award winning ultrafast broadband, TV, mobile and home phone services that keep Ireland working, streaming and communicating at superfast speed. Our Virgin Media Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and advanced connectivity solutions for entrepreneurs, SMEs, large organisations and the public sector. Virgin Media Television is Ireland’s number one commercial public service broadcaster, delivering four free‐to‐air channels - Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three and Virgin Media Four, along with Virgin Media Play, our state‐of‐the‐art free streaming service. We deliver fresh, diverse and original Irish content - from news and current affairs to entertainment, factual and drama - alongside the best of international programming. Virgin Media Ireland is part of Liberty Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK), a leading international converged connectivity and investment company. Liberty Global manages three complementary platforms: Liberty Telecom, which provides around 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe and generates $21.6 billion in aggregate revenue; Liberty Growth, which invests in scalable technology, media, sports and infrastructure businesses valued at $3.4 billion; and Liberty Services, which delivers technology, operational and financial services generating approximately $700 million annually\\*. Together, these platforms create long‐term, sustainable value for shareholders. For more information, visit www.virginmedia.ie. ***\\*As independently valued as of December 31, 2025.******\\*\\*Represents full year 2025 revenue of Liberty Services, substantially all of which is derived from our consolidated businesses and nonconsolidated joint ventures*** About the Role: Virgin Media Business operates in all business markets from small to medium enterprise, medium to large enterprise. Offering Irelands fastest broadband and a range of data, fixed voice, mobile, cloud and security solutions to keep our customers connected. This is great opportunity to join a fast-paced fun diverse team that love to build connections that really matter and have fun while doing it. As an Senior Cyber Security Analyst in the Virgin Media Ireland Cyber Security Team to take responsibility for providing guidance and ensures Security, Governance, Risk and Technical Security Compliance across our IT and physical environments. This role requires a decision maker, someone who can build security risk models. It will also be operational and hands on, liaising with internal IT groups within Virgin Media Ireland and Liberty Global, as well leveraging external security expertise. You will be required to assess and assist in the enforcement of Information Security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines based on knowledge of best practices and compliance requirements# Specific Duties & Tasks: · Administer and monitor security solutions used within Virgin Media Ireland and provide key KPI’s to the business.· Liaise with the various Virgin Media Ireland business units to ensure data protection policies are followed and all implemented business processes align with the company's security policies.· Taking key decisions in compliance standards, control/governance and mitigation ensuring business units are ready for certification audits· Manage security incidents, escalating where necessary to the Global Security group and ensuring Virgin Media senior leadership are fully informed· Auditing of Virgin Media’s security capabilities, governance within functions and our compliance and industry recommendations· Engaging with industry partners and providers with regards to leveraging current and emerging practices and tooling within the Security sector· Provide security input into the design of the companies on-prem and cloud network architecture.· Maintain, enhance, and contribute to the documentation around security tools, processes & procedures· Own delivery of the company's wider information security strategy and data governance.· Own IT Security’s input into risk and compliance programme initiatives such as GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC, NIST, etc. Skills & Expertise: · Have acquired or be in the process of acquiring a security certification E.G. CISA, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+ or other security related technology certifications.· Have acquired or be in the process of acquiring a security certification E.G. Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS or Google cloud certification.· Have acquired or be in the process of acquiring a technical certification E.G. Cisco CCNA, Cisco CBROPS, Cisco CBRCOR, Cisco CBRFIR, Cisco SCOR, Cisco SVPN, Cisco SAUTO, FortiGate Essentials, FortiGate Security, FortiGate Infrastructure, FortiGate Enterprise Firewall technology certifications.· Ability to implement Computer Hacking tools (ex. Pen-testing / Vulnerability Management, Reconnaissance)· Prior experience with vulnerability & patch management programs and tools, change control and general IT governance processes.· Possess Knowledge of Network protocols (ex. routing, switching, client/server communications, TCP/IP, OSI, Server Hardening).· Must have broad understanding of IT infrastructure at a network, server, and endpoint level· Must be experienced with cybersecurity controls including Firewalls, DDoS, IPS/IDS, URL Filtering, SIEM Solutions, Web Application Firewalls, multi-factor authentication, PKI’s Environment, anti-malware protections, anomaly detection, etc.· Experience with mobility solutions including EDR, XDR, MDM, MAM, auto-enrolment, and BYOD.· Must be experienced in solutions including identity management, Federation, ADFS, AD Connect, SAML, etc.· Possess a good understanding of risk management, security architecture, common design flaws/weaknesses, and vulnerability analysis.· Experience in administering security aspects of Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS and Google Cloud tenancies, IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.· Extensive understanding of Information security management best practices, including knowledge of policies and standards (ISO27001, NIST, 27005, 22301, SOX, SOC, CIS Framework PCI-DSS or equivalent) The Person: · Must have the ability to coordinate and manage several Security related projects as well as ability to coordinate manage reporting of Information and IT security, metrics, risk, and exposure· Must be capable of providing easy to understand documentation and training materials supporting the security infrastructure and associated security capabilities· Must be a team player and be able to interact effectively with other colleagues and stakeholders to accomplish common tasks· Must have the ability to complete all job functions with minimal supervision· Must be able to adhere to the regular work schedule and be willing to support incident response needs as required, which may occur outside of regular business hours· Able to provide leadership in complex situations spanning business units and operating companies· Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders in the context of improving Security processes and practices· Experience in presenting findings, making recommendations, and articulating at a senior management level· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business.Join and you’ll be part of the Virgin Media family. You can trust us to do the right thing by you. We’re a great place to work and we offer impressive benefits too. Get ready for a generous holiday allowance, birthday day off, contributory pension, healthcare and discounts on our fantastic mobile broadband and cable.