Job Specifications
About KX:
At KX we build time-series, vector-native database solutions our customers use to unlock knowledge and predictive power they can act on with confidence. By simultaneously supporting unstructured and structured data, KX powers accurate, highly contextual results for AI and automation applications with transformative speed, unlimited scalability, and extremely low computing costs.
Customers across financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, life sciences, and aerospace and defense industries use KX to enable real-time processing of vast time-series datasets, improve operational efficiency, speed up discovery, and enhance real-time situational awareness and cybersecurity. KX brings a proven track record of 30 years of customer success, and operates from more than 15 offices across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Role Overview:
We are hiring an Information Security Analyst to join our global security team. Reporting to the CISO, you will be responsible for safeguarding KX’s systems, infrastructure, and applications. You’ll monitor security tools and alerts, respond to threats, and contribute to the development and implementation of controls across cloud and on-premise environments.
Responsibilities:
Analyse SIEM events and alerts, ensuring effective investigation and resolution.
Respond to phishing incidents and manage malicious email reporting.
Support incident response, escalation, and coordination.
Monitor cloud and on-premises environments for suspicious or malicious activity.
Assist with delivery of new security tools, products, and migrations.
Review change requests and advise on potential security implications.
Develop and enhance technical security controls across the estate.
Lead vulnerability management processes and collaborate on remediation.
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of experience in information security operations.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH are desirable.
Hands-on experience with security tools for Windows, Linux, and Mac environments.
Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies (e.g. VPN, TLS, DMZ).
Practical knowledge of cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP (e.g. CloudTrail, Sentinel).
Experience with endpoint protection, DLP, IDS/IPS, MFA, and content filtering.
Familiarity with SIEM platforms and vulnerability management tools.
Exposure to SOAR platforms and scripting or development skills (e.g. Python, Bash).
Understanding of frameworks such as ISO 27001/2, NIST, SOC, or COBIT.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Location & Workplace Type:
This role will be based in Newry, Belfast or Dublin with a Hybrid working model
Why Choose KX?
Data Driven: We lead with instinct and follow fact.
Naturally Curious: We lean in, listen and learn fast.
All In: We take ownership, take on challenges and give it our all.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Individually tailored training and skills development
Private healthcare package and Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Wellness Days and Volunteer Days
About the Company
We power the time-aware data-driven decisions that enable fast-moving organizations to realize the full potential of their AI investments and outpace competitors.
Our technology delivers transformational value by addressing data challenges around completeness, timeliness, and efficiency. We enable organizations to understand change over time and generate faster, more accurate insights -- at any scale, and with cost efficiency.
Our technology is essential to the operations of the world's top investment banks, aerospace and ...
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