Security Operations Engineer (Dublin)

KBRA is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to join its growing Information Security team in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves collaborating with global security team members across the United States and Europe to monitor security events, investigate threats, and enhance the organization's overall security posture. KBRA integrates security into all areas of the business and technology, fostering a strong security culture.

The Security Operations Engineer will design, implement, and improve security monitoring and detection capabilities across KBRA’s cloud and enterprise environments, focusing on AWS and Azure control-plane activity and identity-based threats. Responsibilities include engineering automation and scripting solutions to streamline investigations, alert enrichment, and operational workflows within the security operations environment. The role also involves investigating security incidents across cloud, endpoint, and network environments, collaborating with infrastructure and engineering teams to determine root causes and implement durable fixes.

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience, along with over three years of experience in systems administration, network administration, security engineering, or security operations. Hands-on experience with security technologies such as vulnerability management platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR), SIEM platforms, or intrusion detection systems is essential. A strong understanding of system, network, and cloud security principles, as well as familiarity with security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Critical Security Controls, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, is required.

KBRA offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, with in-office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The company provides competitive benefits and paid time off, a pension plan, educational and professional development financial assistance, and an employee referral bonus program. KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO, with offices in Dublin, Ireland.