Information Security Analyst (Staff)

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Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title:                                             Information Security Analyst (Staff)

Location:                                             Cork

Reports to:                                         Information Security Architect

Job Overview:

Cadence’s Information Security team is seeking an Information Security Analyst.

As a member of the Information Security team, this role proactively allows to manage and monitor Cadence’s IT infrastructure and cloud computing services for Network security and participates in any needed investigations and resolution for the enterprise. The successful candidate will also be assisting with other security related tasks such as vulnerability management and administration, configuration, and deployment of security solutions. 

This person should be a highly motivated individual with strong IT admin background, who excels in operating & deploying security technologies and interacting with clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research, evaluate, develop, and implement security solutions and standards following industry best practices.
• Ensure that current and planned technical solutions are compatible with the company's business needs and strategic objectives.
• Operate the production environment security toolsets and services.
• Work with other teams to design, develop, and implement Enterprise Security solutions in support of development, test, and production environments.
• Provide technical security expertise and assistance to other IT and Business groups.
• Perform security audits and testing and evaluates system security configurations to ensure efficacy and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Support the information security operations team.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10-15 years of experience with security processes and solutions.
• Strong understanding of current security threats, techniques, and landscape, as well as a dedicated and self-driven desire to research current and emerging threats in the information security landscape.
• Deep knowledge in Firewalls /VPN Technologies.
• Conceptual and practical understanding of IT Infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services. This should include an understanding of Information Security concepts which apply to them.
• Ability to work in a group setting and independently.
• Experience with IT ticketing systems.
• Good working knowledge in scripting language, Python, PowerShell, etc.
• Experience with a Security Information Event Management
• Strong understanding of Wireshark as well as Linux/UNIX and Windows based operating systems.
• Knowledge of system log forensics (Syslog, Event Viewer)
• Strong working knowledge of Network security concepts and technologies such as:
  • Experience in building and maintaining network security devices for WAN, LAN, VPN, & WIFI
  • Experience in Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Checkpoint)
  • Knowledge of network packet inspection and forensics
  • Knowledge of intrusion detection or prevention systems
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching protocols
  • Knowledge of DNS, Internet policy enforcement, firewalls, Web content filtering

Check out some of our amazing employee benefits at Cadence Ireland

• Private Health cover                                                                   

• Lunch Allowance 

• Sick Pay Scheme

• Gym membership 

• Pension Scheme 

• Work From Home Allowance

• Life Assurance X4 times Salary

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Global Recharge Days

• Vacation Days - 25 days per annum

• Home internet allowance.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

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