Specialist - Security Support (Cyber)

• Full Time Permanent position
• Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices

What we offer
We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few. 

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)
 

Role Overview

We are looking for a candidate to join the Endpoint Security team as a Senior Security Specialist.  The Endpoint Security team report to the Head of Security Operations, providing security services to the European group of companies. The Senior Security specialist will report to the Endpoint Security Manager within Central Security Services. 

What you will help us to achieve

This position is to Manage the optimisation, integration & customisation of security technologies within the Endpoint Security Team.  Focus on continuous improvement and to seek opportunities to exceed expectations. Specifically, you will have the following responsibilities:

•    Management and administration of security technologies and services that maintain the business applications and IT services. 
•    Carries out technology deployments, building and deploying new Security infrastructure.
•    Ensure familiarity with risk management programmes.
•    Responds to incident and problem management efficiently and effectively documenting lessons learned and future prevention. 
•    Security Infrastructure Capacity Planning & Management.
•    Act as a project resource and maintain strong relationships with the other technology teams and our Canadian peers.
•    Act as a champion for security technology process and or requirements. 
•    Ensure that adequate controls are in place, with appropriate dashboards and metrics for your service.
•    Seek opportunities to automate, improve service and productivity. 
•    Providing full lifecycle management of your assigned security technology and ensuring their continued operation in accordance with service levels and stated functionality.
•    Facilitate communication with DR and BCP for planning and execution.
•    Mentor junior members of the team.
•    Manage their service within current budget and maintain service delivery at all times.

What you will need to be successful in the role

•    Third level qualification in Information Security or IT, or equivalent work or education-related experience preferable.
•    At least 4-7 years’ experience in an IT Security industry role, with hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations and five plus years’ experience in the IT industry.
•    Strong experience in Network and Endpoint defence strategies.
•    Proven hands-on experience in managing EDR/AV solutions, including configuration, monitoring, and issue resolution. 
•    Familiarity with common platforms such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, Trellix, or similar tools.
•    Deals with technical issues - dealing with multiple systems and multiple features. 
•    Manage a technical infrastructure using an in-depth knowledge of the technology and be a resource for other technologists, Architects and CTS management.
•    Owns the resolution of incidents and problems. Give key inputs to meetings / workshops to drive out problems, etc. Ensures that solutions arrived at are comprehensive and of high quality. 
•    Have an ability to identify key influencers and build strong relationships with them. 
•    Explains and sells technical solutions and options to non-technical stakeholders, explains business requirements to technical staff. 
•    Provides technology leadership. Advises, coaches and mentors junior staff.
•    Proactive involvement in the development, improvement, implementation and adherence to our standards and policies.  
•    Have an ability to identify trends and to develop and implement improvements in business processes and systems.

Key Competencies

Problem Solving and Decision MakingPlanning & OrganisingTeam Working and Cross Functional CollaborationInnovation and ChangeDrive for Results

 

About us
Canada Life Group is the top-level European holding company for the Great-West Lifeco Group’s European insurance, reinsurance, and asset management companies, with business operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Isle of Man.

 
European Technology sits within Canada Life Group and encompasses the technology community across all European entities, Irish Life Group, Canada Life UK, Canada Life Europe, and Central Technology Services. European Technology supports the business strategy and collaboration of technology across all European divisions.

 

There are multiple IT units within European Technology, each of which has its own individual set of technology platforms. Central Technology Services (CTS) provides IT infrastructure and security operations services to Europe. 

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process.  Where Agency assistance is required the Canada Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Canada Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

 

Canada Life Group Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued.  We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.  

 

We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.

 

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.   

 

CLGS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.