Security Architect - Dublin North - €750-800 per day

Security Architect - Dublin North - €750-800 per day

Prominent Irish Government organisation with responsibility for transport management requires an experienced Senior Cyber Security Architect to join their team and play a key role in the design of their new IT Infrastructure.

This is a contract role and is initially for a 12 month period but the scale and scope of the work planned in such that there is a strong probability of extension well beyond this timeframe. The role comes with Hybrid working arrangements, with the Cyber security Architect required on site at our North County Dublin Site 3 days per week. - The onsite requirement is unfortunately non negotiable.

UK/NI based applicants should note that the role is Outside IR35

• Become technical lead for Cyber Security project delivering Network related Security Initiatives on our critical 24x7 Operations Network.
• Develop and implement industry standard best practice network designs to ensure scalability, resilience, and security of network services to the Organisation's business.
• Employ a consultative approach with strategic thinking, innovative problem solving to serve as the technical lead for network and security related solutions.
• Design and implement enterprise data centre networks using ACI fabric design, including tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, and EPGs.
• Configure and manage Cisco NGFW features such as IPS, Security Intelligence, Portscan Detection and Encrypted Visibility Engine (EVE)
• Perform Firewall life cycle management including upgrades, policy optimisation, and health monitoring.
• Develop secure network segmentation strategies aligned with zero-trust principles.
• Proficiency with automation tools (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
• Design, deploy, and optimise application delivery using Citrix Netscaler, including L4-L7 load balancing, WAF, content switching, and traffic steering.
• Implement high-availability and disaster-recovery strategies for critical applications.
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure performance, resilience, and secure traffic flows.
• Resolve technical issues upon escalation from second level network support.
• Mentor second line staff to assist their development and help them contribute to team deliverables.
• Provide Network and security performance monitoring - to ensure critical components are monitored to meet our SLA's.
• Operate, maintain, and secure network services supporting the operation of the Organisation's internal and external customers and business units.
• Continuous development of plans for failover and testing of critical network components and services to ensure resilience is in place.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Third Level degree in computer science, IT or other area relevant to the role
• Cisco - Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) qualified - (essential)
• Cisco - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) qualification OR a level of professional experience equivalent to same
• TOGAF, CoBit or other Architectural certification would be particularly advantageous but relevant experience may suffice
• An SME level understanding of networking protocols/topologies, TCP/IP, LAN. WAN, ACI Networks, Cisco Firewalls and VPN systems is essential.
• Significant experience with enterprise level Security Architecture, Design and/or Implementation projects
• Direct experience with Threat Management & Vulnerability Assessment
• Strong working knowledge of network management and administration tools.
• Good working knowledge of ITIL practices in relation to Change and continual improvement
• Familiarity with Identity & Access Management (I&AM) Technologies and Method, preferably Microsoft IAM
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

IMPORTANT!? All applicants must have UK right to work status as our client cannot provide any kind of Visa or Work Permit sponsorship at present.

To Apply:

For more information on this role, please contact Níall or send current CV along with brief cover letter through this site