Security Incident Response Specialist - Dublin
Location: Dublin 1 / Hybrid (3 days in the office)
Contract Start Date: 18th November 2024
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months – Renewable)
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Consultant/Developer Resource (Senior Level) to enhance our Cyber Threat Intelligence Operations Centre. The ideal candidate will possess a robust operational and development background in Cyber Threat Intelligence, along with the ability to lead complex projects and collaborate effectively within a team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Stand up and mature an advanced Cyber Threat Intelligence Operations Centre.
• Develop CTI collection, monitoring, and alerting processes, along with bespoke scripting solutions.
• Lead buildouts using technologies such as Elasticsearch, Kibana, Min IO, Rabbit MQ, Redis, web frameworks, Docker containers, and ML/LLM-based applications.
• Collaborate with the Cyber Resilience team to enhance their skill set in relevant technologies.
• Engage with the CIISI-IE Community to foster trusted collaboration and enhance sector resilience.
• Present complex technical topics and provide recommendations to large audiences.
• Produce high-quality strategic and technical threat intelligence products.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer to upskill current and future staff members.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years of operational and development experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence.
• Prior experience in establishing and enhancing a Cyber Threat Intelligence Operations Centre.
• Hands-on experience in developing CTI collection, monitoring, alerting, and bespoke scripting.
• Banking industry experience.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient with buildouts using Elasticsearch, Kibana, Min IO, Rabbit MQ, Redis, Docker containers, and ML/LLM applications.
• Detailed understanding of the Irish financial services sector and experience in operational roles (SOC, forensics, blue/red teaming).
• Knowledge of CTI methodologies, including MITRE ATT&CK and the Extended Kill Chain.
• Experience with MISP and CTI platforms, along with YARA rules and STIX/TAXII.
• Analytical Skills:
• Strong analytical techniques in threat mapping, hunting, and tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex technical information and lead discussions.
• Qualifications:
• An honors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Computer Forensics.
• Professional cyber security qualifications (GCTI, CISSP, CEH, OSCP/OSCE, SANS certifications, etc.).
• Leadership and Communication:
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and coordinate contributions from a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication skills to present to large audiences and foster collaboration.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced CTI capabilities to the CTI team, focusing on advanced threat hunting, trending, and horizon scanning.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and capabilities to enhance the CTI products and services.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: Up to €75,000.00 per year
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you hold an honors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Computer Forensics?

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist: 7 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• GCTI, CISSP, CEH, OSCP/OSCE, SANS certifications, etc. (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Location:

• Dublin, CO. Dublin (required)

Work Location: In person