Staff Security Operations Engineer

Jobgether; Ireland; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual learning & development budget:

Remote-first work environment

In-person team sprints

Annual compensation reviews

Performance-driven bonus

Travel opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Partner Company in Ireland is seeking a Staff Security Operations Engineer to bolster security for critical infrastructure and open-source ecosystems. The role blends hands-on cyber defense, security architecture, threat intelligence, risk management, and incident response within a globally distributed setting.

You will design, implement, and evolve security operations practices, tooling, and policies; lead tabletop exercises; develop learning materials; and communicate risks to leadership while

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, STEM or equivalent professional background.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and security technology.
• Experience with threat modelling and risk management frameworks.
• Knowledge of security architecture and modern tools.
• Experience consuming threat intelligence feeds.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF and ISO 27001.
• Proven ability to deliver in technically demanding environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: experience in SOC and hands-on defense.
• Preferred: experience defending against advanced threats.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evolve security operations standards, playbooks, and practices.
• Analyze and improve security architecture and development processes.
• Evaluate, deploy, and improve security tools and practices.
• Identify, investigate, contain, and remediate threats and attacks.
• Apply threat modelling and risk management to identify vulnerabilities.
• Lead tabletop exercises and security operations activities.
• Develop security learning materials to strengthen capabilities.
• Monitor security KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to open-source threat intelligence initiatives.
• Develop thought leadership through technical publications and events.
• Collaborate with security leadership to communicate risks and drive improvements.
• Plan and deliver security operations initiatives in an agile environment.

Skills

Threat modelling

Risk management

Security architecture

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Security tooling

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Security Operations Engineer based in Ireland.

This is a senior security engineering opportunity focused on strengthening the security and resilience of critical infrastructure and open-source ecosystems.
You’ll help design, implement, and evolve security operations practices, controls, tools, and policies across a globally distributed environment.
The role combines hands‑on cyber defense, security architecture, threat intelligence, risk management, and incident response.
You’ll work on identifying sophisticated threats, containing attacks, guiding remediation, and improving security assurance through measurable practices.
The position also offers the opportunity to influence engineering teams, contribute to threat intelligence initiatives, and share security expertise with the broader community.
You’ll operate in an agile, highly technical environment where autonomy, continuous learning, and strong technical judgment are valued.
This role is particularly suited to a security professional motivated by challenging adversaries and raising the standard of security across the wider technology ecosystem.

Accountabilities

• Implement and continuously evolve security operations standards, procedures, playbooks, and practices across the organization.

• Analyze and improve security architecture, identifying opportunities to strengthen infrastructure, systems, and development processes.

• Evaluate, select, deploy, and improve security tools, technologies, and operational practices.

• Identify, investigate, contain, and support the remediation of security threats and cyber attacks.

• Apply threat modelling and risk management practices to identify vulnerabilities, assess potential impact, and prioritize appropriate controls.

• Lead or contribute to tabletop exercises and other security operations activities across engineering, information systems, and technical teams.

• Develop and maintain security operations learning and development materials to strengthen organizational security capabilities.

• Monitor and track security operations KPIs, using measurable outcomes to assess effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.

• Contribute to open‑source threat intelligence initiatives and share relevant security knowledge with the broader community.

• Develop thought leadership through technical presentations, blog posts, whitepapers, industry events, and other professional forums.

• Partner with security leadership to communicate risks, present findings, influence decisions, and drive meaningful security improvements.

• Plan and deliver security operations initiatives within an agile engineering environment while managing priorities and dependencies.

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record, with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a compelling equivalent professional background.

• Deep personal interest in cybersecurity and a demonstrated motivation to work at the forefront of security technology.

• Strong experience with threat modelling and established risk management frameworks.

• Strong knowledge of security architecture and modern, industry‑leading security tools.

• Experience consuming and contributing to threat intelligence feeds and using intelligence to inform defensive strategies.

• Practical knowledge of security risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF.

• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001.

• Proven ability to exceed expectations, take ownership, and deliver results in technically demanding environments.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with sound judgment when assessing security risks and responding to complex threats.

• Preferred:Experience working within a Security Operations team or Security Operations Center (SOC).

• Preferred:Hands‑on experience with offensive or defensive security teams and practical cyber defense capabilities.

• Preferred:Experience defending against advanced persistent threats, highly sophisticated adversaries, or nation‑state‑level actors.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues and influence technical and organizational stakeholders.

Benefits

• Globally distributed, remote‑first working environment.

• Twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues internationally.

• Annual personal learning and development budget ofUSD 2,000.

• Annual compensation reviews based on location, experience, performance, and contribution.

• Performance‑driven annual bonus.

• Recognition and performance rewards.

• Annual holiday leave.

• Maternity and paternity leave.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Opportunities to travel internationally and meet colleagues at company events.

• Travel benefits such as Priority Pass and upgrades for eligible long‑haul business travel.

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging security initiatives with global impact.

• Exposure to open‑source security, threat intelligence, advanced cyber defense, and security engineering practices.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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