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Solas IT Recruitment

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Ireland, Dublin 2

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IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

My client based in Dublin are currently on the lookout for a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Consultant to join their team. This is a daily rate contract for 6 months.

Job Responsibility:

Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor, detect, and triage security alerts received from Microsoft Security Tools, SIEM Solution and other security tools
Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including root cause analysis and post-incident reporting
Lead containment, eradication, and recovery efforts during security breaches
Participate in threat hunting and threat intelligence analysis
Provide out-of-hours support during critical incident response when required
Vulnerability & Risk Management: Execute and enhance the vulnerability management program: scanning, assessment, prioritization, and remediation tracking
Collaborate with IT and business units to implement secure configurations and remediate vulnerabilities
Contribute to enterprise risk assessments and security roadmaps
Security Engineering & Architecture: Contribute to the design and enhancement of security architectures specifically within Microsoft Azure environments, ensuring robust protection across cloud deployments
Support implementation of enterprise-wide security frameworks, policies, and reference architectures (e.g., ISO 27001, IEC62443)
Contribute to identity & access management (IAM), data protection, and zero trust architecture initiatives
Operational Security & Tooling: Administer and optimise security solutions including SIEM, endpoint protection, IAM, and malware prevention tools
Lead or support SIEM transition projects: data source onboarding, use case development, and tuning
Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging security technologies and enhancements
Continuously assess security monitoring effectiveness and recommend improvements
Governance, Processes & Best Practices: Develop and maintain SOC processes, documentation, and incident response playbooks
Define and promote company-wide IT security best practices and policies
Assist users in understanding security protocols and installing security software
Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or a related field
7+ years of professional experience in information security, including in security operations or SOC roles
Proven experience implementing and monitoring security controls across multiple environments
Security incident management processes and methodologies
Vulnerability management and penetration testing tools
SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk or QRadar)
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) such as Windows Defender and Vulnerability Management Tools such as Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7 etc.
Threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting techniques
Microsoft security technologies (e.g., MS Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Entra, Purview and Intune)
Azure Cloud security experience
Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365 administration, and Group Policy
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and reporting skills
Demonstrated ability to design and implement security solutions across various technology layers
Strong interpersonal skills
capable of working independently and collaboratively
Availability to support incident response efforts outside regular business hours

Nice to have:

Familiarity with OT security standard IEC 62443 is preferred but not mandatory
Working knowledge of OT/ICS security is desirable but not mandatory
Professional certifications in Security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CySA+, GSEC) or equivalent are highly desirable

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Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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