Anailísí Sinsearach Cibearshlándála/ Cyber Security Senior Analyst

Overview

We are the people behind Ireland's electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that's not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.

And that's just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.

Be part of the transformation

The Team

The role is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-established Enterprise Security team, who will lead in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of IT security solutions across a variety of technical platforms, data networks and security domains. The solutions involved underpin the organisation's corporate, market and power system operational functions.

The Opportunity

As the Cyber Security Senior Analyst, you will lead security operations response to security incidents that have been escalated from a Tier 1 Security Operations Centre and support a variety of security operational management systems. Key development aspects include assisting with the extension or optimisation of existing security and network security solutions or the design and delivery of new solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Security team in delivering the team's programme of work and business targets
• Support and optimise a variety of security or network security solutions that facilitate event data collection, systems monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, perimeter defences, enterprise password management and network infrastructure management such as email and web gateways
• Lead security operations response to security incidents that have been escalated from a Tier 1 Security Operations Centre by carrying out advanced analysis and remediation whilst overseeing the necessary engagement with internal stakeholders and external security partners
• Lead automation of security monitoring and incident response workflows
• Act as a technical escalation point for junior team members
• Act as a mentor for junior team members providing training and guidance
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, driving improvements and automation where possible
• Assist with the design and project delivery of new security and network security solutions
• Design and lead periodic cyber security tabletop simulation exercises in conjunction with operational teams
• Collaborate with the Security Architecture & Engineering team and other project and operational teams

About You

• Qualification in a relevant technical discipline and typically 5 years' experience of delivering or operating a variety of IT security solutions
• Background in IT infrastructure, IT operations, networks administration or cloud solutions would be an advantage (particularly in the energy sector) and it would be important to demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and communications skills
• An understanding of the cyber threat landscape including the analysis of multiple sources of intelligence and communication of results
• Technical knowledge of IT Infrastructure ideally including security appliances, intrusion prevention/detection systems, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools, vulnerability management tools, directory services, host-based security technologies, data networks and protocols
• Strong communication skills, the ability to critically analyse information, as well as a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
• A security or networks industry certification and familiarity with cyber security frameworks (e.g. NIST) and standards (e.g. ISO would also be an advantage

Closing date for applications

15/09/2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at EirGrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Utilities

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