SRE Security Engineer

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for an SRE Security Engineer to support and administer security technologies regionally & globally. 

Your Role

As an SRE Security Engineer your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Develop and provide operational support for full-stack security applications.
•    Improve automation and increase the system’s self-healing capability.
•    Responsible for project delivery across a suite of Security products, and serving as a subject matter expert on security tools including but not limited to:
Host based IDS and IPS tools.
Endpoint encryption tools
Privileged access management tools
Network security tools
Data Leakage Prevention tools
Application Security tools
Networks detect and response 
Encryption Security Tools
•    Defines, monitors, and automates operational tasks
•    Works with matrixed security teams to review significant changes.
•    Reviewing configuration changes with regards to security toolsets, testing those changes against customer requirements, and implementing them into production environments
•    Act as level 4 engineering support.
•    Provide security subject matter expertise, evaluating proposals and recommending available solutions.

Your Skills and Experience

As an SRE Security Engineer your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
 

•    Effective problem solving and decision-making.
•    Strong communications skills - spoken and written.
•    Proven ability to work as part of a team.
•    Ability to integrate & analyse information.
•    Capable of creative & innovative thinking
•    Ability to consistently deliver results.
•    Execution – the ability to consistently deliver, time and again.
•    Technical competency and acumen
•    Security technology administration knowledge and experience
•    Intermediate information technology knowledge
•    Intermediate security technology administration experience 
•    Relevant security certifications are preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Basic understanding of audit processes
•    10+ years of professional experience           
•    Exposure to business planning, systems analysis, and software development
•    Experience working across organizational and geographical boundaries.
•    Certifications a plus: CISSP, CISM, AWS and Azure certifications
•    Identity and authentication technologies
•    Application security and DevSecOps controls
•    Intermediate understanding of Network security technologies: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, network access control, network segmentation, wireless security, DDoS protection
•    Endpoint protection and endpoint detection and response platforms, security approaches
•    Secure build and operations of servers based on Windows and Linux operating systems.
•    Cloud security concepts
•    Security logging and monitoring technologies
•    Understanding of ISO 27001/27002, ITIL, NIST 
•    Written and oral English language proficiency
•    Data Privacy & Compliance 
•    Knowledge of Encryption protocols
•    SEC545 – Cloud Security Architecture and Operations

Additional Information

Primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford. 

Zurich is a strong brand. Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit. 

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.