SOC Analyst

Information Security Specialist Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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Summary

My career is founded on a principle of "securing confidence in every click," blending intensive operational defense with strategic compliance expertise.

I began on the front lines as a System Associate at Infosys for 18 months, gaining crucial hands-on experience in a live Security Operations Centre (SOC). There, I executed threat detection, triage, and incident response, successfully analyzing and mitigating 45+ monthly security incidents using tools like Splunk, Wireshark, and Nessus. My work consistently maintained a rigorous 96% SLA compliance rate and involved hardening infrastructure through the maintenance of firewalls and IDS/IPS systems.

Building on this practical expertise, I pursued a Master's in Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity, strategically pivoting to governance and risk. My major achievement was leading my Master's Thesis Project, where I designed and delivered a NIST/IEC-compliant training program to over 300 users. This initiative resulted in a measurable 40% increase in organizational cybersecurity awareness and achieved a 95% positive feedback rate, demonstrating my dual capacity for technical mastery and highly effective communication.

I offer a robust blend of SOC operational defense and advanced strategic compliance knowledge, ensuring I can contribute effectively to both technical execution and long-term security strategy.

Expectations

I seek a challenging role that allows me to immediately leverage my blend of operational defense (from my SOC experience) and strategic governance (from my Master's).

My key expectations are:
Strategic Technical Application: Opportunities to move beyond alert triage to actively influence security design. I expect hands-on work in threat mitigation and using tools like Splunk/Nessus to inform policy, contributing to the proactive hardening of critical infrastructure.

Compliance and Advisory Exposure: A clear path to apply advanced compliance knowledge (NIST, ISO 27001) by assisting in risk advisory, internal audits, and compliance assessments. I want a role that values strategic thinking alongside execution.

Growth and Impact: A supportive culture that provides resources for continuous professional development (e.g., CISA/CISSP preparation) and offers opportunities to use my strong communication skills to drive measurable security awareness and change across the organization.

I am looking for a team where accountability is high, and my contributions lead directly to enhanced digital trust and security resilience.