8 Cryptography jobs in Ireland
Information Security Manager
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Information Security Analyst
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Information Security Compliance Specialist
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Information Security Compliance Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining McAfee's key information security compliance programs-primarily ISO/IEC 2700x and SOC 2 Type II, as well as contributing to McAfee's overall information security compliance program.
This is a position based in Ireland preferably in either Dublin or Cork. You may be required to be onsite when needed. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to one of the two locations and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.
**_About the Role_**
+ Responsible for maintaining McAfee's information security compliance certifications, specifically ISO2700x.
+ Responsible for facilitating internal and external information security audits, engaging internal and external stakeholders to meet audit requirements.
+ Responsible for continuous monitoring of McAfee's information security compliance, including managing any issues and collaborating with business stakeholders to drive remediation.
+ Maintaining strong working relationships with individuals and groups involved in managing information security compliance across the organizations.
+ Responsible for developing and sharing information security policies, ability to adapt information security policies based on changes to information security frameworks.
**_About You_**
+ 2-5 years experience in information security compliance function.
+ Experience with regulatory compliance, including information security management frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO2700x, PCI, SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, SOX, COBIT).
+ Excellent communication skills and business acumen.
+ The ability to translate technical language into business terms.
+ The ability to tell a story in your presentations, both verbal and written.
+ The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
+ Preferably a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
+ Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementor / Auditor or PCI ISA are preferred.
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**_Company Overview_**
McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users' needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.
**_Company Benefits and Perks:_**
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.
+ Bonus Program
+ Pension and Retirement Plans
+ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
+ Paid Time Off
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Support for Community Involvement
We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Manager/Principal, Cyber & Information Security

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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We are currently seeking a Manager/Principal - Cyber & Information Security to join our diverse and dynamic team. As the Manager of Cyber & Information Security at ICON, you will bring strong technical skills to the team as per the key responsibilities detailed below.
**Key responsibilities will include:**
+ Manage complex operational security projects and solutions
+ Handle operational security issues that require in-depth knowledge across multiple areas such as Network, Cloud, Application and Data Security
+ Performing configuration review of security applications, systems, and services as required
+ Continuously improve ICON's cyber detection and response capability
+ Technical depth and knowledge across multiple areas including
+ Endpoint Security, Network Security, Mobile Device Security - Development and / or governance of security solutions on endpoints and servers, mobile devices and the network e.g. firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF.
+ Data Security - Development and / or governance of security solutions for data security such as DLP and data classification & labelling tools
+ Cloud Native Security - Designing and implementing security for cloud-based resources covering access management, data security, monitoring to ensure that they are aligned with business requirements
+ Application Security - Embedding security within the development process using manual and automated security controls
+ Support security architecture decisions
+ Implement technical security controls and process improvements, collaborating on security roadmaps and strategies
+ Cross functional team collaboration and co-ordination with
+ Enterprise & Security Architecture, Innovation & Analytics, IT Operations and Cyber Resilience teams
+ IT Operations and Software Development teams to design and build secure solutions and services in a standardized manner
**To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:**
+ Desire for role requiring both hands on expertise and working with other teams to achieve required outcomes
+ Demonstrate a strong awareness of the current threat landscape. Experience building threat models and reviewing and / or configuring technical security or network solutions.
+ Demonstrate a strong technical background in Enterprise Security controls and solutions covering one or more of Cloud, Application, Network, Mobile Device, Data Security and OS
+ Certifications: Relevant certs e.g. SANS SEC4XX/5XX, ISC2 CISSP or equivalent
+ Nice to have:
+ Hands-on cloud experience, with one or more certifications
+ Experience analysing or evaluating security solutions
**What ICON can offer you:**
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
+ Various annual leave entitlements
+ A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
+ Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
+ Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
+ Life assurance
+ Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site ( to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here ( in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here ( to apply
Manager/Principal, Cyber & Information Security
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Information Security Analyst - Security Controls
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Staff Information Security Engineer (Incident Response)

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We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**About Proofpoint**
At Proofpoint, we are committed to protecting organizations and individuals from cyber threats through innovative security solutions. Our mission is to safeguard our customers from advanced threats, phishing attacks, and data breaches with cutting-edge technology and a global team of security experts.
**Role Overview**
We are seeking an experienced **Information** **Security Engineer** to join our global security team in Cork, Ireland. This is a critical role within our **Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT)** , responsible for managing and responding to security incidents across our global operations. You will serve as an **escalation point for our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)** and play a key role in the automation, orchestration, and enhancement of our security incident response capabilities.
This position requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive in a role where you can actively **defend against cyber threats, conduct threat hunting, and drive security automation** , this opportunity is for you.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ **Incident Response & Escalation:**
+ Act as the **L3 escalation point** for high-severity security incidents within the **global 24/7 SOC** .
+ Lead **complex investigations** into advanced cyber threats, including malware outbreaks, targeted attacks, and persistent threats.
+ Provide **expert-level guidance** on containment, mitigation, and remediation strategies.
+ **Threat Hunting & Threat Assessment:**
+ Proactively hunt for **hidden threats** within enterprise networks using threat intelligence and behavioral analytics.
+ Develop and refine **threat detection rules** to improve SOC visibility.
+ Assess emerging threats and provide actionable recommendations to enhance security posture.
+ **Security Automation & Orchestration:**
+ Design and implement **automated workflows** to enhance security event triage and response.
+ Leverage **SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) platforms** to streamline incident response.
+ Work with **SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)** tools to optimize log ingestion and alerting mechanisms.
+ **Security Tooling & Continuous Improvement:**
+ Collaborate with security architects and engineers to **enhance detection and response capabilities** .
+ Perform **root cause analysis** on security incidents and recommend improvements to security controls.
+ Stay updated on **industry best practices** and evolving attack techniques to ensure effective defenses.
**Required Qualifications & Experience**
+ **Extensive hands-on experience** in **Cybersecurity Incident Response** or Security Operations.
+ Strong background in **SOC operations, SIEM, threat intelligence, and digital forensics** .
+ Expertise in investigating **malware, phishing, web attacks, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs)** .
+ Experience working with **security automation and orchestration tools (SOAR)** .
+ Familiarity with scripting languages such as **Python, PowerShell, or Bash** for security automation.
+ Strong understanding of **MITRE ATT&CK framework** , TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and cyber kill chain.
+ Hands-on experience with **cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)** is a plus.
+ Certifications such as **GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, CISM, or OSCP** are highly desirable.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and **collaborate with cross-functional teams** .
**Why Proofpoint**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. If you're an experienced governance and compliance leader with a passion for building teams and driving security excellence, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint
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Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
- Flexible work environment: (Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.).
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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Staff Security Engineer, Cloud and Network Security

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_We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._
**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. #Proofpoint.
**The Role**
We are looking for a seasoned Staff Security Engineer to lead security initiatives across our Cloud, Enterprise IT infrastructure and network security architecture. This role is critical to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our corporate systems and data. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, hands-on expertise, and the ability to work across IT, security, and business teams to strengthen our overall security posture.
Based in Cork, this key role will drive key product and application security engineering initiatives for Proofpoint Product portfolio.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Enterprise IT Security: Design and implement security controls for endpoint management, identity and access management (IAM), mobile device management (MDM), and SaaS platforms
- Network Security: Develop and manage secure network architectures including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, NAC, and segmentation strategies
- Zero Trust & Access Control: Architect and enforce Zero Trust principles across networks and enterprise systems
- Monitoring & Incident Response: Lead detection and response capabilities for enterprise and network threats, including SIEM tuning and security analytics
- Risk & Compliance: Conduct risk assessments, policy enforcement, and ensure compliance with standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and internal security policies
- Automation & Hardening: Automate infrastructure security tasks and enforce system hardening and configuration baselines
- Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with IT, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to drive security strategy and execution
- Mentorship: Guide junior engineers and IT team members in secure practices and technology choice
**What You Bring to the Team**
- Extensive IT security and network engineering roles, with increasing responsibility
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of enterprise IT environments, Active Directory, networking protocols, VPNs, firewalls, endpoint security, and patch management
- Security Tools: Familiarity with SIEMs, EDR solutions, vulnerability scanners, MDM platforms, and network security appliances
- Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, GIAC) are a strong plus
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
**Why Proofpoint**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint
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_If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.