Security Operations Analyst

Summary

Join Fenergo's Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Mid-Level Security Operations Analyst. Monitor and triage security alerts, lead SIEM platform transitions, and investigate and respond to security incidents. Conduct root cause analysis, manage vulnerability and data leakage prevention programs, and collaborate with IT and business teams. Develop and refine SOC processes and stay current with security threats. This role involves on-call rotation and incident response. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cybersecurity operations and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or equivalent cybersecurity function
• Demonstrated experience in SIEM operations and transitions (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, Exabeam)
• Proficiency with incident detection and response, vulnerability management, and DLP solutions
• Knowledge of network security principles, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and triage security alerts using SIEM and other security monitoring tools
• Lead or contribute significantly to SIEM platform transition projects, including data source onboarding, use case development, and performance tuning
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, ensuring containment, eradication, and recovery processes are executed efficiently
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop incident post-mortem reports
• Execute and enhance the vulnerability management program, including scanning, assessment, prioritization, and remediation tracking
• Monitor and manage Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) alerts and implement preventative controls to protect sensitive data
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and business teams to implement security best practices and support secure configurations
• Develop and refine SOC processes, documentation, and incident response playbooks
• Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
• SC-401: Information Security Administrator Associate

Benefits

• Healthcare cover through the VHI
• Company pension contribution
• Life assurance/ Income protection
• 23 days annual leave
• 3 company days
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Work From Home set-up allowance
• Opportunity to work with clients and colleagues on a global scale for a world leader in Client Lifecycle Management
• Other competitive company benefits, such as flexible working hours, work from home policy, bike to work scheme, sports and social committee, weekly fitness and sports classes and much more
• Buddy system for all new starters
• Collaborative working environment
• Extensive training programs, classroom and online, through ‘Fenergo University’
• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Fintech Product, using the latest of tools and technologies
• Defined training and role tracking to allow you see and assess your own career development and progress
• Active sports and social club
• State of the art offices in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands with great facilities, canteen and games area