Job type
PermanentLocation
Central DublinWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Cyber SecurityIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
€40k DOE
🚨 SOC Engineer – 18-Month FTC | Central Dublin | Transition to Cyber from a Support/L2 capacity
Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a meaningful impact in a secure, mission-driven role? Join a dynamic cybersecurity team as a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Engineer on an 18-month fixed-term contract (with a view to long-term extension or perm after the contract). This hybrid role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge security infrastructure supporting the end clients.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support and enhance shared security platforms across multiple clients
- Monitor system logs and detect threats in real-time
- Assist in vulnerability scans and remediation strategies
- Contribute to threat modelling and policy development
- Help roll out security services to a growing client base
What You Bring
- Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience with server builds and security hardening
- Familiarity with CI/CD DevOps practices and scripting (Python preferred)
- Strong grasp of security principles, standards, and best practices
- Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills
- Clear communicator with a collaborative spirit
Bonus Skills
- Knowledge of frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO27001
- Experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management tools, and Splunk
- Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GIAC, ISACA)
- Exposure to GitLab, ITIL practices, or public sector environments
