A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to support security architecture, risk assessments, and technical security implementations across IT and OT environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Security Architecture & Controls: Design and implement security controls and architectures for on-premise and cloud environments.

  • Technical Risk Assessment: Collaborate with the GRC team to assess and mitigate security risks, identifying vulnerabilities in IT and OT systems and proposing risk mitigations.

  • Security Requirements Definition: Establish security standards for IT/OT systems, networks, applications, and cloud environments.

  • Threat Modelling & Intelligence: Conduct threat modelling exercises and analyse intelligence data to assess risks and enhance security posture.

  • Advanced Security Support: Provide expert support to security operations teams during complex security incidents.

  • DevSecOps & Secure SDLC Implementation: Contribute to the development of DevSecOps functions, securing IAC and CI/CD deployment pipelines using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins within a Zero Trust and SASE model.

  • Cloud Security & Architecture: Provide security guidance on cloud solutions, primarily within Azure.

  • Power App Security Best Practices: Advise development teams on security best practices for Power App development.

  • Security Architecture Integration: Work with product and solution architects to integrate security requirements into high-level and low-level designs.

  • Security Tooling & Solutions: Oversee the rollout of security solutions such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and IAM, endpoint protection, firewalls, SIEM, and encryption.

  • Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Assist in developing security policies, standards, and procedures while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001.

  • Incident Response & Operations Support: Support the security operations team in building and enhancing incident response plans.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with internal project teams to align security initiatives with business objectives.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, or a similar role.

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust Architecture.

  • Hands-on experience with security technologies including firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, EDR, and cryptographic solutions.

  • Proficiency in cloud security (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).

  • Experience with secure software development principles and DevSecOps methodologies.

  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks.

  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, CCNA, or CEH.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in Azure and cloud security.

  • Knowledge of penetration testing or ethical hacking methodologies.

  • Familiarity with AI-driven security solutions and automation.

  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

  • Experience working in a large enterprise or government security environment.

Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland or currently hold a valid Stamp 1G/4 Visa.

The Next Step: Should this position be of interest to you, please forward your CV to Ciara at GCS Recruitment specialists at [email protected] or call on 01 513 3735.

GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£85,000 - £100,000
Per annum
GBP85000 - GBP100000 per annum

Ireland

Permanent

Added 05/03/2025

Security Architect

Ireland
Permanent

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