IT Security Lead

About the role:

Flogas is seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Security Lead to oversee manage our cybersecurity strategy in alignment with DCC’s security framework. This hands-on role is pivotal in protecting our IT environment by leading security operations, monitoring vulnerabilities, managing incident response, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a subject matter expert, you will also represent Flogas at DCC security forums.

 Key Responsibilities:

•      Drive alignment with DCC’s security strategy across Flogas.
•       Performs system security administration on operating systems, applications, and network security devices.
• Monitor Nessus scan results to ensure that systems are protected from known and potential threats and are free from known vulnerabilities
• Monitor, report on and assist with patching endpoints and servers.
• Oversee delivery of the Flogas IT Security Awareness programme, aligned to DCC standards.
• Responds to and, where appropriate, resolves or escalates reported security incidents, including managing 3rd party activities
• Monitors system log and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interprets such activity and makes recommendations for resolution
• Complete daily/monthly/annual system checks to ensure compliance with our company IT Standards, including production of Monthly Security Reports
• Manage and coordinate annual DR testing, Pen testing and PCI compliance.
• Ensure all Third-party suppliers and registered and assessed appropriately
• Provides guidance to junior members of the team on latest security trends
• Produce Monthly management reports on the status of the IT Health checks
• Ensure all new joiners to the business complete their security awareness training
• Ensures Flogas environment is update to date with the latest security threats
• Represent Flogas at DCC Security Community meetings
• Manage relationship with 3rd Party SOC provider
• Additional duties as required

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3-5 years IT security experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in information systems or possesses equivalent work experience. They have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, including risk assessment and management, threat and vulnerability management, incident response, and identity and access management. With experience in developing, documenting, and maintaining security procedures, they are knowledgeable about network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and associated network protocols and concepts. The candidate exhibits strong technical and analytical skills, demonstrated by their ability to analyse and troubleshoot problems effectively. They possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, are a team player capable of working independently, proactively, and taking initiative when necessary.

About Flogas: 

Part of the DCC Group, Flogas Ireland was established in 1978 supplying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) throughout the island and to this day remains one of the leading suppliers in Ireland, servicing a diverse range of market sectors, including commercial, agricultural, and domestic. 

Over the years, Flogas has evolved and grown as an Energy business, and with the acquisition of Budget Energy, based in Derry, and Flogas Enterprise Solutions, (formally known as Naturgy) we are now also a leading supplier of Natural Gas and Electricity, as well as Renewables, including Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, and energy services in both residential and commercial markets across the island of Ireland. We have an esteemed reputation within the Energy Industry and have been awarded the NSAI Quality System Certificate from the I.S. EN ISO 9001 Series. 

As a Flogas Group, we are now driving our growth strategy to achieve our vision of being Irelands leading provider of total energy solutions, meeting our customers changing needs and delivering to the highest possible standard. 

 Why work with us? 

Flogas is a well-established business within the DCC group and is continuing to grow, becoming a top provider in the energy sector, making it a very exciting time to be part of the Flogas Group. We offer a warm and welcoming environment, valuing our people and their input into the business. We encourage a collaborative workplace, where everyone feels included and heard. 

 Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary 
• Defined Pension Contribution 
• Healthcare Allowance 
• Staff discounts 
• Hybrid work options (role dependant) 
• Health and Wellbeing Supports 
• Learning and Development Opportunities 
• Career Advancement is important to us in Flogas. All our roles are advertised internally, and we encourage internal progression right across the business. 

 Flogas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.