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Cyber Security Engineer

Ei Electronics
Shannon, IrelandOn siteYesterday

Job description

Location: Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland Department: IT Reports To: IT Manager Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Onsite Role Overview We are seeking a hands-on IT & Cyber Security Engineer to join our IT team within a large Irish multinational where security excellence and operational delivery go hand in hand. Cybersecurity is the core focus of this role. The successful candidate will own and drive the organisation's security accreditation and certification programme while continuously improving security maturity toward recognised industry standards. The role requires awareness of the regulatory landscape including NIS2 and GDPR obligations. This is a key role responsible for embedding practical security controls, governance, and standards that keep the organisation secure and audit-ready. The role also contributes across the wider IT function in a collaborative, hands-on environment. Key Responsibilities Cyber & Information Security Security Controls & Accreditation - Own and maintain Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) accreditation and ongoing readiness - Enhance security maturity aligned with ISO 27001 and recognised industry frameworks - Ensure security controls align with recognised industry best practices across: - Boundary firewalls and internet gateways - Secure configuration of servers, endpoints, and cloud services - User access control and privileged access management - Malware protection and endpoint security - Patch and vulnerability management - Prepare and maintain documentation, evidence, and artefacts required for security audits and technical assurance activities - Support external assessors during audits, penetration testing, and verification activities Security Operations & Governance - Own and evolve security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with CE+, ISO 27001, and broader frameworks (e.g. CIS, NIST) - Maintain awareness of applicable regulatory obligations including NIS2 and GDPR, particularly in the context of incident response and breach notification - Manage and optimise security configurations within Microsoft 365 and Azure, including: - Conditional access and Entra ID - Multi-factor authentication (MFA) - Device compliance via Microsoft Intune - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Identity - Microsoft Sentinel for security monitoring and incident detection - Identify security risks and vulnerabilities and drive remediation through to closure - Lead and coordinate cyber incident and breach management, including detection, investigation, containment, remediation, and lessons learned - Deliver security awareness and acceptable-use training Systems Administration & General IT - Act as a senior escalation point for IT support issues - Support and administer core platforms including Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and VMware / vCentre - Ensure systems are securely configured by default in line with industry best practice

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