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.
SRE Security Engineer
We are looking for an SRE Security Engineer to support and administer security technologies regionally & globally.
Your Role
* Develop and provide operational support for full-stack security applications.
* Improve automation and increase the system's self-healing capability.
Responsibilities include:
* Project delivery across a suite of Security products.
* Serving as a subject matter expert on security tools including:
o Host-based IDS and IPS tools.
o Endpoint encryption tools.
o Privileged access management tools.
o Network security tools.
o Data Leakage Prevention tools.
o Application Security tools.
o Networks detect and response.
o 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.
* Acts as level 4 engineering support.
* Provides security subject matter expertise, evaluating proposals and recommending available solutions.
Your Skills and Experience
* Effective problem-solving and decision-making.
* Strong communication skills - spoken and written.
* Proven ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to integrate & analyze 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.
The primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. The position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.
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.
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.
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.