Infrastructure Security Specialist

Reference: 168059_1744733720

Our client is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Security Specialist to join their IT team on a contract basis. Reporting directly to the Director of IT, you'll act as the primary security contact for the European business - ensuring the delivery, compliance, and operational readiness of security systems in a highly regulated, manufacturing-driven environment.

This is a hands-on role combining technical execution with project oversight, working closely with both internal teams and external vendors.

Key Focus:

  • Lead security operations and projects across European sites.

  • Implement and maintain security controls (CrowdStrike, AD, GPO, SIEM, and more).

  • Monitor alerts, manage incidents, and oversee compliance efforts.

  • Balance security with operational continuity in a production-critical setting.

Ideal Background:

  • 7+ years in IT Infrastructure / Cyber Security.

  • Strong Windows Server, Active Directory & GPO knowledge.

  • Experience in manufacturing, pharma, or other regulated environments is a plus.

  • Skilled in stakeholder management across distributed teams.

  • Willingness to handle occasional out-of-hours alerts.

If you're a pragmatic security leader who can balance risk with real-world operations, we'd love to hear from you!

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

Negotiable

Ireland

Contract

Added 15/04/2025
Reference: 168059_1744733720

Infrastructure Security Specialist

Ireland
Contract

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