Senior Security Analyst

BWG are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior security analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in incident response, analysis and engineering, with over 3 years of experience in a security-related role. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

BWG Foods owns and operates the SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE, Londis and XL brands in the Republic of Ireland, working in partnership with independent retailers with more than 1,000 stores serving local communities right across the country. The stores serve in excess of one million shoppers every single day.

The wholesale division of BWG Foods also includes BWG Foodservice, Corrib Food Products and Williams Gate, as well as Value Centre and 4 Aces, our nationwide network of Cash and Carry branches.

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Security Analyst:

·        Monitor and analyse security events to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

·        Respond to security incidents promptly and effectively, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.

·        Fine-tune existing security solutions within the ecosystem to ensure maximum operating efficiency

·        Conduct detailed analysis of security incidents to determine the root cause and recommend corrective actions.

·        Correlate incident activities across a wide range of suppliers and departments

·        Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the protection of organizational assets.

·        Collaborate with IT and other departments to enhance overall security posture.

·        Prepare and deliver reports on security incidents and trends such as SLA’s and KPI’s to senior management

·        Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies.

·        Act as the central point of contact for security incidents such as zero-days and malware infections to ensure progress through the incident management lifecycle

·        Work closely with members of the IT department on all elements of changes to the infrastructure and network to ensure there is no impact on the operational security of BWG.

Requirements

Key Competencies of a Senior Security Analyst:

·        Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

·        Attention to detail and accuracy.

·        Strong organizational and time management skills.

·        Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

·        Proven record of working in a dynamic environment

·        Proven ability to deliver under pressure and with tight deadlines

Qualifications needed for a Senior Security Analyst:

·        Minimum of 3 years of experience in a security-related role.

·        Proven background in incident response and analysis.

·        Strong knowledge of security best practices, tools, and technologies.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

·        Experience with Vulnerability Management, SIEM, Firewall, EDR, and WAF solutions.

·        Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, or similar are preferred.

·        Experience with Microsoft security ecosystem and understanding of governing frameworks such as NIS2 and/or NIST is a plus