Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Archer · Recruitment agency
Full-timeSecurity€95k/year (EUR)Dublin, Ireland · Remote within Ireland · Hybrid
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At a glance

Employment type
Full-time
Workplace
Hybrid · 3 days in office
Salary
€95k/year (EUR)
Category
Security

Technologies & skills

Primary technologies

Cloud & infrastructure

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a Lead Cyber Security Engineer in Dublin for a hands-on role focused on security engineering initiatives and improving the organization's security posture. The ideal candidate will have a strong systems administration background and extensive experience in cyber security.

  • Lead security engineering projects end-to-end.
  • Secure and harden AD, Group Policy, M365 and Entra ID.
  • Improve IAM, PAM, endpoint and Azure security.
  • Support secure network design, segmentation and zero trust.
  • Review new systems and projects from a security perspective.
  • Work with the MSSP / SOC on detection, logging and incident response.

Key requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years IT experience with strong cyber security engineering exposure.
  • Strong background in systems administration or infrastructure.
  • Hands-on Microsoft security experience.
  • Good knowledge of networking, firewalls and secure architecture.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment.
  • Strong technical, analytical and communication skills.

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, PowerShell, Python or relevant security certifications.

Experience: 8+ years

Role signals

Technical focus
Security
Architecture / system design
Indicated in the listing
Hands-on vs management
Hands-on

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Full job description

Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Dublin City Centre | Hybrid

We are partnering with a well-established organisation in Dublin that is looking to hire a Lead Cyber Security Engineer into a dedicated cyber security function.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role for someone who has come from a strong systems administration / infrastructure background and progressed into cyber security engineering. You will work closely with the CISO, taking ownership of security engineering initiatives, architecture, technical controls, and the ongoing improvement of the organisation’s security posture.

The Role

  • Lead security engineering projects end-to-end.

  • Secure and harden AD, Group Policy, M365 and Entra ID.

  • Improve IAM, PAM, endpoint and Azure security.

  • Support secure network design, segmentation and zero trust.

  • Review new systems and projects from a security perspective.

  • Work with the MSSP / SOC on detection, logging and incident response.

What You Bring

  • 8+ years IT experience with strong cyber security engineering exposure.

  • Strong background in systems administration or infrastructure.

  • Hands-on Microsoft security experience.

  • Good knowledge of networking, firewalls and secure architecture.

  • Experience working in a regulated environment.

  • Strong technical, analytical and communication skills.

Experience with NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, PowerShell, Python or relevant security certifications is beneficial.

  • Salary: up to €95,000 + 10% bonus

  • Location: Dublin City Centre

  • Hybrid: 3 days onsite

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