Staff Security Engineer (SecOps)

TL;DR

Staff Security Engineer (SecOps): Designing and leading the security operations strategy for a high-scale WebOps platform with an accent on detection engineering, incident response, and operational resilience. Focus on architecting scalable security toolchains, driving automation, and ensuring compliance with EU regulatory frameworks like NIS2 and GDPR.

Location: Must be based in Ireland (Remote within the country).

Company

hirify.global is a WebOps platform that empowers developers, IT, and marketing teams to build, test, and release websites at scale.

What you will do

• Define and execute a multi-year roadmap for security operations, including detection, response, and threat intelligence.
• Lead the architecture of the SecOps toolchain, including SIEM, SOAR, and cloud security platforms.
• Drive the detection engineering program using MITRE ATT&CK frameworks to ensure high-fidelity monitoring.
• Own the end-to-end incident response program, serving as the technical escalation point for critical security events.
• Ensure operational controls meet EU regulatory requirements, specifically GDPR and NIS2.
• Mentor engineers and influence security best practices across the broader engineering organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 7 years focused on security operations.
• Must be based in Ireland with the ability to work remotely within the country.
• Expertise in architecting enterprise-grade SIEM and SOAR platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud-native security in GCP or AWS.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python or Bash.
• Demonstrated experience managing major incident response and cross-functional stakeholder communication.

Nice to have

• Recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC.
• Experience building detection engineering programs from the ground up.
• Background in abuse monitoring, phishing detection, and red team collaboration.
• Familiarity with Irish or EU regulatory environments, including DPC and ENISA guidance.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative distributed engineering culture with teams across North America and Europe.
• Commitment to open-source communities and technical excellence.
• Focus on work-life balance and individual well-being.
• Compliance with all Irish employment laws, including statutory leave and benefits.