IT Security Officer

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FBD is Ireland’s largest homegrown insurer, supporting consumers, farmers, and businesses nationwide for over 50 years. With a local network of 34 branches and a commitment to genuine customer service, we are uniquely positioned to meet our customers’ needs.

As an Irish-owned company, we take pride in fostering an inclusive environment, evidenced by our Gold Accreditation from Investors in Diversity (IiD) through the Irish Centre for Diversity. Our culture values work-life balance and creates a friendly atmosphere where our people can thrive, feel valued and contribute to achieving FBD’s strategic goals.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced IT Security Officer to join our IT Security Team. This is a full time, permanent role based in FBD House, Bluebell. The role reports to the Chief Information Security Officer. 

Job Responsibilities

• Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information 
• Identify and define system security requirements 
• Design computer security architecture and develop detail cyber security designs 
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols 
• Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks 
• Be an active participant in Security Incident management, both participating and chairing meetings to address actual and potential issues. 
• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement 
• Assist with Security awareness, including giving training, developing material and presenting at town halls and to senior management. 
• Reporting to Snr. Management, Risk control registers, external and internal audits. 

Job Responsibilities

Education

• CISSP or CISM certification and other security qualifications. 
• Qualifications in Azure/O365 and any other security related qualifications. 

Experiences

• Proven work experience as a Security Engineer or Information Security Architect.  
• Detailed Azure/O365 security knowledge/qualifications/operational practice. 
• Email security tools, data classification implementations along with DLP technology. 
• Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols.
• Experience in building and maintaining security systems.
• Good technical knowledge of database and operating system security 
• Experience of scripting in a windows environment an advantage. 
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
• Knowledge of PCI requirements and/or EIOPA Regulations, DORA regulations. 
• Experience working in a regulated company. 
• Familiarity working in an environment, which uses 3rd party suppliers to host and manage infrastructure. 
• Knowledge of security frameworks e.g. ISO27001, Cobit 

Competencies

• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Good negotiation skills, self-motivated, results focused, ability to drive results while being a team player. 
• People management ability and ability to present to C suite. 

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This role sits within the Manager/Specialist pay grade in the IT department. 

FBD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all ages, genders, ethnicities, cultures, religions, languages, sexual orientations, abilities, disabilities, and social backgrounds.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to bring their whole, authentic self to work. Our approach to inclusion is embedded in our hiring practices, pay structures, leadership development, and workplace policies. At FBD, we believe that when our people feel valued and supported, they thrive, and so does our business. We are proud to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and shared success at every stage of your career.