25 Security Engineering jobs in Ireland

About Us:

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

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 seeking a Sr. Manager, Security Engineering to lead and scale a high-performing security engineering team in Cork, Ireland. In this role, you will drive security initiatives across cloud security, application security, network security, and AI security. You will work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure robust security practices across Proofpoint's technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Build and Lead a High-Performing Team

• Hire, mentor, and develop top security engineering talent.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Define team goals, priorities, and performance metrics.

• Cloud Security Engineering

• Design and implement security solutions for cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Enhance cloud security posture, including identity management, encryption, and access controls.
• Work with DevOps teams to embed security in CI/CD pipelines.

• Application Security

• Establish secure software development practices and work with engineering teams to implement them.

• Lead initiatives such as threat modeling, secure code reviews, and vulnerability management.
• Advocate for security best practices in AI-driven applications.

• Network Security

• Oversee security architecture for network infrastructure, ensuring resilience against cyber threats.

• Implement zero-trust security principles and network segmentation strategies.

• AI Security

• Develop security strategies to protect AI/ML models and ensure data integrity.

• Address adversarial AI risks and emerging threats in AI-driven environments.

• Collaboration & Leadership

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, IT, compliance, and business stakeholders.

• Drive security awareness and training programs across teams.
• Stay ahead of evolving threats and security trends, ensuring Proofpoint remains at the forefront of cybersecurity.

What You Bring to the Team

• Extensive experience in security engineering, to include experience in a leadership role.
• Expertise in cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure) and DevSecOps practices.
• Deep knowledge of application security, network security, and secure software development.
• Experience in securing AI/ML applications is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing security teams.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GCIH, GCFA, GCED), or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

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

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

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Job Title: Director of Infrastructure Security Software Engineering - hands on role with no direct reports.

Location: Dublin

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for cybersecurity and software engineering? Our client, a dynamic organisation in the cybersecurity sector, is on the lookout for a strategic and technically adept Director of Software Engineering. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment while building secure, scalable, and high-performing software systems

Key Responsibilities:

*Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and operation of enterprise-standard applications.

*Focus on engineering excellence, improving automation, test coverage, and production health.

*Be a proactive creator and doer, addressing real-life problems and consumer needs.

*Build strong relationships with key business partners, establishing trust for effective delivery.

*Provide technical leadership to the Infrastructure Security Engineering and SecureTrak squads within the Application and Infrastructure Security Product Area.

*Collaborate with other leaders to establish engineering standards and best practises, influencing strategic decisions to deliver world-class security solutions.

*Oversee the design and development of the Vulnerability Intelligence Platform, ensuring it serves as a central operational data store for the product area.

*Drive the SecureTrak application to continuously scan infrastructures and resources, identifying known vulnerabilities and informing technology product owners on remediation and mitigation.

Skills:

*Extensive experience in leading the design and development of enterprise-standard applications using major programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and pipeline/build tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Terraform).

*Proficiency in building scalable applications on Kubernetes or similar platforms.

*Familiarity with AWS technologies (EKS, SNS, SQS, IAM) or equivalent Azure/GCP services.

*Experience with data technologies (Oracle, PostgreSQL, AWS RDS) and data pipelines/ETL/ELT.

*Hands-on experience with test automation and CI/CD practises, including tools like JUnit, PyUnit, or similar.

*Strong engineering skills with a proven track record of deploying maintainable, scalable multi-tiered applications.

*Experience in an agile environment (Scrum) with a focus on operational excellence.

*Excellent communication skills to positively influence peers and decision-makers.

*Strong analytical skills with a knack for tackling issues and making timely decisions.

*A passion for continuous learning and mentoring team members.

Why Join?

*Be part of a vibrant, collaborative team where your ideas matter

*Work in a stimulating environment that values innovation and excellence.

*Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

If you are excited about leading high-performing engineering teams and making a difference in the cybersecurity landscape, we want to hear from you Apply today and take the next step in your career with us

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco Ireland is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

An Overview Of This Role
The Engineering Manager for Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis specializes in leading teams focused on application security scanning technologies. This role oversees multiple security-focused engineering groups and is responsible for balancing priorities across these specialized teams.

This role is an extension of the Engineering Manager position.

Groups Overview
Composition Analysis

The Composition Analysis Group Is Responsible For

• Software Composition Analysis
• Container Scanning

Dynamic Analysis

The Dynamic Analysis Group Is Responsible For

• API Security
• Dynamic Analysis Security Testing (DAST)
• Fuzz Testing

What You'll Do

• Manage engineers across both the Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis groups

• Drive key initiatives including:

• Auto-remediation of vulnerable software packages

• Scanning of unmanaged dependencies in C/C++
• Static reachability analysis with function-level granularity
• Snippet detection for open source dependencies

• Improve the DAST crawler for efficiency, stability, and consistent web application traversal

• Balance priorities across multiple security-focused engineering teams

• Author project plans for epics across both groups, ensuring alignment and avoiding duplication of effort
• Run agile project management processes for multiple teams
• Provide guidance on security product architecture
• Coordinate between Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis teams to ensure consistent and complementary approaches to application security

What You'll Bring

• In-depth understanding of application security concepts, particularly in software composition analysis techniques to evaluate the security risks associated with application dependencies and dynamic analysis security testing (DAST) tools.
• Understanding of the challenges in developing and maintaining security scanning tools
• Experience managing multiple technical teams simultaneously
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and dependency management systems
• Knowledge of web application security testing techniques and tools
• Experience with open source security tooling (such as OWASP ZAP, Trivy, or similar)
• Experience in DevSecOps practices and implementation
• Experience in vulnerability management and remediation

The base salary range for this role's listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range

$131,600—$282,000 USD

Country Hiring Guidelines:
GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

Privacy Policy:
Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab's policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

An Overview Of This Role
The Engineering Manager for Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis specializes in leading teams focused on application security scanning technologies. This role oversees multiple security-focused engineering groups and is responsible for balancing priorities across these specialized teams.

This role is an extension of the Engineering Manager position.

Groups Overview
Composition Analysis

The Composition Analysis Group Is Responsible For

• Software Composition Analysis
• Container Scanning

Dynamic Analysis

The Dynamic Analysis Group Is Responsible For

• API Security
• Dynamic Analysis Security Testing (DAST)
• Fuzz Testing

What You'll Do

• Manage engineers across both the Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis groups

• Drive key initiatives including:

• Auto-remediation of vulnerable software packages

• Scanning of unmanaged dependencies in C/C++
• Static reachability analysis with function-level granularity
• Snippet detection for open source dependencies

• Improve the DAST crawler for efficiency, stability, and consistent web application traversal

• Balance priorities across multiple security-focused engineering teams

• Author project plans for epics across both groups, ensuring alignment and avoiding duplication of effort
• Run agile project management processes for multiple teams
• Provide guidance on security product architecture
• Coordinate between Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis teams to ensure consistent and complementary approaches to application security

What You'll Bring

• In-depth understanding of application security concepts, particularly in software composition analysis techniques to evaluate the security risks associated with application dependencies and dynamic analysis security testing (DAST) tools.
• Understanding of the challenges in developing and maintaining security scanning tools
• Experience managing multiple technical teams simultaneously
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and dependency management systems
• Knowledge of web application security testing techniques and tools
• Experience with open source security tooling (such as OWASP ZAP, Trivy, or similar)
• Experience in DevSecOps practices and implementation
• Experience in vulnerability management and remediation

How GitLab Will Support You

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

The base salary range for this role's listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range

$131,600—$282,000 USD

Country Hiring Guidelines:
GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

Privacy Policy:
Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab's policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a driven and technically skilled
Vulnerability Management Engineer
to support and enhance our enterprise vulnerability management infrastructure. This role will be focused on deploying, maintaining, and automating vulnerability management tools and processes. The ideal candidate should possess solid scripting abilities, familiarity with automation concepts, foundational system administration skills, and experience or strong interest in cybersecurity best practices related to vulnerability management.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance operational efficiency and accuracy through effective scripting and automation of vulnerability management processes.
• Maintain highly available and reliable vulnerability management infrastructure, minimizing false positives and scanning disruptions.
• Deliver clear, actionable vulnerability data to stakeholders, improving organizational security posture.
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration and trust through transparent, professional communication.
• Contribute significantly to the continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes and workflows through innovative automation solutions.

Key Results:

• Enhance operational efficiency and accuracy through effective scripting and automation of vulnerability management processes.
• Maintain highly available and reliable vulnerability management infrastructure, minimizing false positives and scanning disruptions.
• Deliver clear, actionable vulnerability data to stakeholders, improving organizational security posture.
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration and trust through transparent, professional communication.
• Contribute significantly to the continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes and workflows through innovative automation solutions.

Required / Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in system administration, scripting/automation, cybersecurity and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7).
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows administration.
• Familiarity with asset management tools, CMDB integrations, and security orchestration platforms.
• Basic understanding of CVSS & EPSS scoring and patch management processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant entry-level certifications such as Security+, GSEC, or similar are preferred but not required.

Core Competencies:

• Professionalism: Maintains a high standard of conduct, integrity, and responsibility in all aspects of work.
• Professional Empathy: Understands and respects the roles and pressures of peers across departments while driving shared security goals.
• Transparency: Communicates clearly, shares context openly, and ensures accurate and timely information flows to stakeholders.
• Ownership Mindset: Demonstrates initiative and accountability in managing tasks, resolving issues, and delivering on commitments.

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position
€53,300 - €88,800

Kaseya is the leading provider of complete IT infrastructure and security management solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide powered by AI. Kaseya's best-in-breed technologies allow organizations to efficiently manage and secure IT to drive sustained business success. Kaseya has achieved sustained, strong double-digit growth over the past several years and is backed by Insight Venture Partners ), a leading global private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies that drive transformative change in the industries they serve.

Founded in 2000, Kaseya currently serves customers in over 20 countries across a wide variety of industries and manages over 15 million endpoints worldwide. To learn more about our company and our award-winning solutions, go to and for more information on Kaseya's culture.

Kaseya is not your typical company. We are not afraid to tell you exactly who we are and our expectations. The thousands of people that succeed at Kaseya are prepared to go above and beyond for the betterment of our customers.

Vulnerability Management Analyst

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a Vulnerability Management (VM) Analyst, you will be pivotal in protecting our organization by overseeing vulnerability remediations. You will contribute towards ensuring the team's efficiency and effectiveness in responding to vulnerabilities found in routine scans and through Zero-Day notices. As a VM Analyst, you will have opportunities to collaborate with all business units within Kaseya's growing portfolio and champion security remediation efforts. Additionally, you will gain experience tracking risk toward the business, analyzing cloud security misconfigurations, and coordinating external penetration tests. Our team is growing quickly, allowing for excellent growth opportunities as we pursue more advanced vulnerability management topics.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

As a Vulnerability Management (VM) Analyst, you will play a Pivotal role in the organization's VM team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prioritize, triage, and investigate vulnerabilities with little guidance from senior team members.

Follow-up on ongoing remediation efforts and vulnerability validations.

Work closely with other teams to champion complex vulnerability remediations.

Create and maintain security documentation related to team-specific policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.

Assist with the collection of periodic KPIs.

Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best cybersecurity practices.

Monitor for vulnerabilities that are exploited in the wild and zero-days.

Currently working towards obtaining relevant certifications or willing to obtain appropriate certifications as conditions of employment.

Extensive knowledge of security tools, systems, and processes like vulnerability management, vulnerability scanners, and/or cloud configuration tools.

Intermediate knowledge of network protocols, Windows OS, Linux OS, and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs).

Experience with commercial vulnerability scanning tools.

Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management tools (CSPM).

Familiarity with industry standards and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC, CIS)

Experience applying fundamental vulnerability and risk assessment concepts/processes with high-level guidance.

Able to create remediation recommendations and workarounds.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, AWS Cloud Practioner, AWS Security Specialist, GIAC GCLD, CCSK, Network+, Linux+

2-3 years of experience in IT or System administration or

1-2 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or related field

1+ years of experience in a technical support / Helpdesk role.

Ready to work in a complex and challenging environment to identify and remediate the risks (IT

or Non-IT).

Must be able to solve conflicts among the various business units or stakeholders in mitigating risks.

Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Competency in MS Office applications, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Collaborate more effectively with multiple business lines or functions to identify missing controls and help them implement these controls on time.

Ability to work in complex environments effectively, independently, and collaboratively within a team environment.

Join the Kaseya growth rocket ship and see how we are #ChangingLives

Additional Information
Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Vulnerability Management Specialist

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational, multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory, tax, and independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and nearly 60 offices across the U.S., Ireland, the UAE, and other territories, our combined platform brings enhanced solutions and capabilities supported by cutting-edge technologies and a team of nearly 13,000 quality-driven professionals.

Grant Thornton Ireland contributes nearly 3,000 people across 9 offices in Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, and is part of a global network of over 68,000 professionals spanning more than 149 countries. Together, we offer a truly global reach backed by deep local knowledge and national expertise.

By joining forces, we strengthen our ability to act as trusted advisors who make business more personal — investing in relationships and empowering clients to make the right decisions for their organisations today and into the future. Whether working with the public sector to build thriving communities, partnering with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or supporting diverse businesses to achieve their goals, Grant Thornton now provides a singular, seamless client experience grounded in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to the issues that matter most.

At GT Ireland we don't just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at GT

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Vulnerability Management Specialist with hands-on experience in Qualys, secure configuration scanning, policy compliance scanning, and exposure to other vulnerability management tools and integrations. The ideal candidate will also have experience remediating vulnerabilities reported from Wiz and other cloud security platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the enterprise vulnerability management program, ensuring timely identification and remediation of vulnerabilities across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Perform vulnerability scans, secure configuration scans, and policy compliance scans using Qualys and other tools.
• Analyze and remediate vulnerabilities reported from Wiz and other cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions.
• Integrate vulnerability management solutions with SIEM, ITSM, and patch management systems to streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and application teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reports for leadership and regulatory audits.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.
• Support compliance initiatives (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2) by providing vulnerability and configuration compliance data.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in vulnerability management or related security roles.
• Hands-on experience with Qualys (vulnerability scanning, secure configuration, and policy compliance modules).
• Familiarity with Wiz or similar CSPM tools for cloud vulnerability and misconfiguration management.
• Exposure to other vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Rapid7, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).
• Experience integrating vulnerability management tools with SIEM, ITSM, and patching solutions.
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of CVSS scoring, risk-based prioritization, and remediation best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Exposure to container security and cloud-native vulnerability scanning.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Qualys Certified Specialist, Wiz Certified Professional, CISSP, CEH, Security+).

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Life at GT

Reward and benefits:

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm's best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

Recognition:

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational, multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory, tax, and independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and nearly 60 offices across the U.S., Ireland, the UAE, and other territories, our combined platform brings enhanced solutions and capabilities supported by cutting-edge technologies and a team of nearly 13,000 quality-driven professionals.

Grant Thornton Ireland contributes nearly 3,000 people across 9 offices in Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, and is part of a global network of over 68,000 professionals spanning more than 149 countries. Together, we offer a truly global reach backed by deep local knowledge and national expertise.

By joining forces, we strengthen our ability to act as trusted advisors who make business more personal — investing in relationships and empowering clients to make the right decisions for their organisations today and into the future. Whether working with the public sector to build thriving communities, partnering with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or supporting diverse businesses to achieve their goals, Grant Thornton now provides a singular, seamless client experience grounded in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to the issues that matter most.

At GT Ireland we don't just predict your future, we build it.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Vulnerability Management Specialist with hands-on experience in Qualys, secure configuration scanning, policy compliance scanning, and exposure to other vulnerability management tools and integrations. The ideal candidate will also have experience remediating vulnerabilities reported from Wiz and other cloud security platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the enterprise vulnerability management program, ensuring timely identification and remediation of vulnerabilities across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Perform vulnerability scans, secure configuration scans, and policy compliance scans using Qualys and other tools.
• Analyze and remediate vulnerabilities reported from Wiz and other cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions.
• Integrate vulnerability management solutions with SIEM, ITSM, and patch management systems to streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and application teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reports for leadership and regulatory audits.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.
• Support compliance initiatives (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2) by providing vulnerability and configuration compliance data.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in vulnerability management or related security roles.
• Hands-on experience with Qualys (vulnerability scanning, secure configuration, and policy compliance modules).
• Familiarity with Wiz or similar CSPM tools for cloud vulnerability and misconfiguration management.
• Exposure to other vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Rapid7, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).
• Experience integrating vulnerability management tools with SIEM, ITSM, and patching solutions.
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of CVSS scoring, risk-based prioritization, and remediation best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Exposure to container security and cloud-native vulnerability scanning.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Qualys Certified Specialist, Wiz Certified Professional, CISSP, CEH, Security+).

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Life at GT
Reward
and benefits:
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm's best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

Recognition:
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our
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