IT Security & Network Admin
JOB_53576671124178Job type
PermanentLocation
Dublin CityWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Cyber SecurityIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
€40K - €45k - DOE
IT Security & Networks Admin | Perm | 3 days onsite in Dublin City Centre
About the Organisation
This is a leading public-sector organisation responsible for managing complex portfolios of assets and liabilities. The organisation plays a key role in supporting national financial and strategic objectives and offers a dynamic environment with a strong focus on innovation, security, and operational excellence.
This is a leading public-sector organisation responsible for managing complex portfolios of assets and liabilities. The organisation plays a key role in supporting national financial and strategic objectives and offers a dynamic environment with a strong focus on innovation, security, and operational excellence.
The benefits of working with this business include (but are not limited to): flexible work options, including hybrid working and variable hours, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, excellent learning and development opportunities for career growth, an inclusive culture with diverse initiatives and social activities, reimbursement of annual professional membership fees & Career-average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Role Overview
We are seeking an ICT Security & Networks Administrator to join our Technology team. Reporting to the Head of ICT Security & Networks, you will help maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services in a hybrid network environment.
You will assist in configuring and managing networking and data communications infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments, while supporting ICT security technologies. The role involves monitoring security alerts, responding to suspicious activity, and ensuring compliance with best practices and frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and support network security tools (firewalls, access management, etc.)
- Evaluate security of new products and services (on-premise and cloud)
- Troubleshoot and analyse network security issues
- Monitor logs and reports for anomalies
- Support auditing, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities
Qualifications & Experience - Degree in Computing, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Industry-recognised certifications in Network and Security discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in network security administration
- Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, DMZ, VPN, DNS, PKI
- Experience with security technologies (Fortinet, Checkpoint, IPS, content filters)
- Familiarity with cloud networking and security concepts
- Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS
Desirable: - Certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet, Checkpoint, Palo Alto
- Experience with SIEM/NDR tools, identity management, and Microsoft Azure security solutions
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or you can share the updated CV to me via email: Alice.barry@hays.com
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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