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Requirements
Must:
- Strong knowledge of security standards and baselines: CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001, MAS TRM, GDPR, PDPA
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, or equivalents) including log ingestion, parsing, correlation, and alerting
- Experience with EDR platforms (SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, etc.)
- Ability to deploy and manage endpoint agents across multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Proficiency with vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, Defender, etc.)
- Knowledge of vulnerability-management lifecycle and risk scoring (CVE/CVSS)
- Solid grounding in malware types, threat behaviors, MITRE ATT&CK, and OWASP Top 10
- Ability to investigate Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)/Indicators of Attack (IoAs) and apply sandboxing techniques
- Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, SCCM, Intune, etc.)
- Strong networking and systems knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ports, OS internals, firewalls, device hardening)
- Knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts and data-classification frameworks
- Familiarity with penetration-testing methodologies
- Experience managing vendors and third-party solutions
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
- Relevant certifications (CCNA, Security, CySA, GCIH/GCIA, or similar)
- Adaptability to evolving security technologies and emerging threats
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- 4-6 years of experience in SOC, Security Operations, or IT Security
- Bonus: Experience with AI-enhanced security tools
Responsibilities
- Safeguard our systems, data, and digital-asset infrastructure.
- Implement and manage SIEM and UEBA platforms for real-time threat monitoring and analysis.
- Develop and fine-tune security rules, baselines, and automated workflows aligned with industry standards and global regulatory requirements.
- Manage and optimize SIEM, EDR, NDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Monitor, detect, contain, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting using intelligence feeds and internal data.
- Build dashboards, reports, and queries for enhanced security visibility.
- Coordinate vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and patch-management activities.
- Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering to embed security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
- Support audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reviews.
- Liaise with third-party vendors, external partners, and law enforcement as necessary.
- Provide internal consultancy and guidance on security best practices.
- Maintain security documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and incident-response playbooks.
- Lead and support a variety of security-focused projects across the organization.
Description
We are excited to be partnering with a high-growth international organization establishing a new strategic presence in Belfast. Headquartered in Singapore and recognized as one of Asias leading digital asset partners, we empower institutions to seamlessly integrate digital assets into their portfolios with confidence and clarity. This is a rare opportunity to join us at the ground floor of an exciting expansion and shape the future of digital-asset security. As a Security Operations Engineer in this hybrid role based in Belfast, youll play a critical role in protecting our infrastructure, systems, and digital-asset platforms during a period of ambitious international expansion. Why This Opportunity Stands Out: - Join an exciting new entrant to Northern Irelands technology scene. - Work with a globally recognized leader in digital-asset innovation. - Enjoy a hybrid working model with excellent flexibility. - Benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. - Significant opportunity for career growth as the Belfast hub scales. - Be part of a security-first culture during this transformational stage of expansion.
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