Cybersecurity Analyst
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At a glance
What you'll be doing
Seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to protect the business from cyber threats. Focus on threat detection, cloud security, incident response, and automation. Role involves building SIEM/SOAR/EDR capabilities, securing cloud environments, automating workflows, and mentoring colleagues. Remote within Ireland.
- Build and optimise SIEM, SOAR, and EDR detection capabilities
- Secure Azure, AWS, and GCP environments
- Investigate complex security incidents and improve response capabilities
- Automate security workflows and enhance operational efficiency
- Design and implement robust security controls
- Partner with IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams to embed security by design
- Mentor colleagues and help mature security operations
Key requirements
Must-have
- 5+ years' experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations
- Hands-on expertise with platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto XSIAM, or similar
- Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST frameworks, incident response, and vulnerability management
- Experience securing cloud environments and implementing technical security controls
Nice-to-have
- Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SC-200, AZ-500, or GIAC
Experience: 5+ years
Role signals
- Technical focus
- security
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Architecture / system design
- Indicated in the listing
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
We're looking for a** Senior Cybersecurity Analyst **to join a growing security team and play a pivotal role in protecting the business from today's evolving cyber threats.
If you're passionate about threat detection, cloud security, incident response, and automation, this is your opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while shaping the future of our security capability.
What You'll Do
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🔍 Build and optimise SIEM, SOAR, and EDR detection capabilities
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☁️ Secure Azure, AWS, and GCP environments
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🚨 Investigate complex security incidents and improve response capabilities
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🤖 Automate security workflows and enhance operational efficiency
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🛡️ Design and implement robust security controls
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🤝 Partner with IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams to embed security by design
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📈 Mentor colleagues and help mature our security operations
What You'll Bring: -
5+ years' experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations
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Hands-on expertise with platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto XSIAM, or similar
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Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST frameworks, incident response, and vulnerability management
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Experience securing cloud environments and implementing technical security controls
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Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) are a plus
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Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SC-200, AZ-500, or GIAC are highly regarded.
All applicants must be located in Ireland and have full working rights, Stamp 4 /1G or EU citizenship in order to be considered for this opportunity.
Interview prep pack
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst role focuses on advanced threat detection, cloud security, incident response, and automation within a remote, Ireland-based team. The position emphasizes hands-on expertise with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and cloud platforms, as well as collaboration and mentoring responsibilities.
- Detection Engineering·High
- Cloud Security·High
- Incident Response·High
- Security Automation·Medium
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Your 30-minute plan
Review Recent Projects in SIEM, SOAR, and EDR
0–7 minList and reflect on your most impactful work with detection platforms, focusing on outcomes and lessons learned.
Prepare Cloud Security Case Studies
7–14 minSelect 1-2 examples of securing AWS, Azure, or GCP environments, emphasizing technical controls and results.
Refresh Incident Response Frameworks
14–20 minRevisit your knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and incident response playbooks to discuss structured approaches.
Summarize Automation Achievements
20–25 minDocument specific automation or scripting projects that improved security operations, including metrics if possible.
Plan Mentoring and Collaboration Examples
25–30 minIdentify situations where you mentored others or drove security maturity, ready to discuss your approach and impact.
Talking points
, 6 itemsSIEM, SOAR, and EDR Optimization
Demonstrate your experience building and tuning detection capabilities to identify and respond to threats efficiently.
Cloud Security Controls
Showcase your ability to secure multi-cloud environments and implement technical controls in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Incident Response and Investigation
Provide examples of handling complex security incidents, including your approach to investigation and remediation.
Security Automation and Scripting
Highlight your skills in automating security workflows using scripting languages to improve operational efficiency.
Frameworks and Standards (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST)
Explain how you apply industry frameworks to guide detection, response, and vulnerability management strategies.
Mentoring and Security Operations Maturity
Discuss your experience mentoring colleagues and contributing to the growth and maturity of security operations.
What to research
, 4 itemsSIEM, SOAR, and EDR Platforms
Review your hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto XSIAM, or similar platforms.
Cloud Security Best Practices
Prepare examples of securing AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, focusing on technical controls and compliance.
Incident Response Methodologies
Refresh your knowledge of incident response processes, including use of MITRE ATT&CK and NIST frameworks.
Security Automation and Scripting
Be ready to discuss automation projects using Python, PowerShell, or Bash that improved security operations.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the primary security challenges currently facing your cloud environments?
Why ask this? Shows your interest in understanding the organization's threat landscape and priorities.
How is success measured for the cybersecurity team and this role specifically?
Why ask this? Clarifies expectations and key performance indicators.
What tools and platforms are most critical to your security operations today?
Why ask this? Helps you gauge the technical environment and where your expertise fits.
How does the security team collaborate with IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams?
Why ask this? Assesses the level of cross-functional interaction and influence.
What opportunities exist for mentoring or leading initiatives within the security team?
Why ask this? Demonstrates your interest in contributing to team development and leadership.
How does the organization stay current with evolving cyber threats and adapt its detection strategies?
Why ask this? Shows your commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
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