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.
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