Security Analyst

Role: Security Analyst

Location: Galway 

The Role

·       Architect and expand API security capabilities—design, deploy, and maintain solutions that elevate our defences.

·       Lead threat modelling and secure code reviews to align development with OWASP API Security Top 10 standards.

·       Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate API gateways, authentication services, and runtime protection tools into CI/CD pipelines.

·       Mentor peers in secure-by-design thinking, championing continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

What You Bring

·       5+ years in software engineering with a dedicated focus on application/API security.

·       Protocol Mastery: Hands-on with REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC, plus API gateways and OAuth2/OIDC/JWT mechanisms.

·       Intimate knowledge of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure coding patterns.

·       Attack-Aware: Experience identifying and mitigating common API vulnerabilities (e.g., injection, broken auth, data exposure).

Nice to have’s:

·       Runtime security tools (e.g., eBPF, API traffic discovery/monitoring)

·       API security testing suites (DAST, AST) and RASP/WAF platforms

·       Pen testing, SCA, SAST, DAST engagements

How You’ll Succeed

·       Apply engineering best practices: scalable design patterns, clean code, robust testing.

·       Embrace agile ceremonies and drive operational excellence—fast feedback loops, reliable deployments.

·       Forge positive partnerships with internal teams and third-party vendors, steering joint initiatives to success.

·       Communicate complex security concepts clearly to engineers, stakeholders, and leadership alike.

·       Exercise data-driven judgment, navigating ambiguity to deliver timely, fact-based decisions.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please drop me a message, forward your CV using the apply button or reach out to me directly via [email protected]

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