Security Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Security Analyst (compliance and controls) based in Ireland.

This is a security-focused role responsible for strengthening compliance, controls, and incident response across a modern cloud infrastructure environment.

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents across SIEM, CSPM, and other enterprise security technologies.
• Assess the impact of security incidents on the organization’s compliance posture and remediate technical compliance violations.
• Identify gaps in security and compliance controls and implement appropriate remediation measures.
• Propose and develop detection mechanisms designed to identify compliance violations and emerging security risks.
• Create and maintain automation for security compliance activities and incident investigations using tools such as Logic Apps, PowerShell scripts, and Sentinel playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to collect, prepare, and validate evidence demonstrating continued adherence to compliance requirements.
• Provide clear reporting and documentation covering security incidents, investigations, remediation activities, and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with Technology, Security Operations, Compliance, and Audit teams to strengthen adherence to security and regulatory standards across the infrastructure.
• Support continuous improvement of security controls, monitoring capabilities, and compliance processes.
• Contribute to security investigations and ensure identified issues are tracked through to effective resolution.
• Help maintain appropriate documentation and evidence for frameworks and controls including SOX, DORA, GDPR, and SOC 2.
• Apply security and compliance best practices across cloud infrastructure and enterprise technology environments.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience working as a Security Analyst with enterprise security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, and CSPM.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including KQL queries, analytic rules, automation playbooks, and dashboards.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including identity protection, conditional access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), sensitivity labels, insider risk, and eDiscovery.
• Demonstrated experience working with internal and external auditors to provide and validate evidence for compliance controls in cloud environments.
• Experience supporting compliance requirements and controls related to frameworks or regulations such as SOX, DORA, GDPR, and SOC 2.
• Proven experience investigating and remediating security incidents.
• Solid understanding of identity and access management (IAM) lifecycle processes.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM and SOAR concepts and their application in security operations.
• Understanding of security compliance controls and frameworks, including NIST and other recognized industry standards.
• Intermediate written and spoken English proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex security issues and determine appropriate remediation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with security, technology, compliance, and audit stakeholders.
• Microsoft security certifications such as SC-200, SC-300, or SC-400 are advantageous.
• Experience with cloud security posture management and vulnerability management tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for security automation, including Git and Azure DevOps, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technologies is advantageous.
• Experience remediating compliance violations is a plus.
• Scripting or development experience with PowerShell, RESTful APIs, Microsoft Graph API, Python, or Bash is highly valued.

• Competitive compensation.
• Fully remote work opportunity within Europe, with the option to work from an office environment where available.
• Flexibility and significant ownership over your work.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects within advanced AI and cloud infrastructure.
• International environment with highly skilled colleagues across multiple countries.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Opportunity to work on complex security, compliance, and cloud infrastructure challenges.
• Fast-paced environment that encourages bold thinking, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact.
• Opportunity to contribute to the security foundations of a rapidly evolving technology platform.