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We have an exciting opportunity for Cyber Defence Analysts to join our growing Information Security team, based in the A&O Shearman's Belfast office. The in-house Information Security team is a core part of our technology services structure with mature or evolving capability across all areas of digital security and cyber defence. This Cyber Defence Analyst will perform a critical role in solidifying the firm's security posture to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the firm's systems and data. They play a key role in investigating any security related alerts and escalations from Level 1 monitoring carried out by the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). Please note that weekend working is a requirement for this role, with exact shift patterns to be discussed at interview. All weekend hours are eligible for a premium payment, in addition to your base salary. What you will do Investigate escalations: • Investigate and prioritise Level 2 escalated events and alerts which have been detected through Level 1 monitoring activities by the firm's MSSP to identify potential incidents. Escalate these events further to senior colleagues and appropriate stakeholders when necessary., • Investigate potential cyber security and data loss incidents raised by firm employees and third parties, following the defined playbooks for the Cyber Defence team., • Participate in incident response activities, including CSIRT activities, for confirmed incidents in local time-zone:, • Conduct initial triage and investigation., • Assist with containment, mitigation, and remediation efforts, ensuring any forensic evidence is gathered and documented appropriately., • Participate in security incident response exercises and contribute to post-exercise reviews., • Be part of the Cyber Defence on-call rota, which may require out-of-hours work., • Pick-up and hand-off incident response activities with the rest of the Belfast Cyber Defence team to other teams in different time-zones across the globe, as per our 24-7 follow-the-sun global model., • Assist with the implementation and enhancement of new and existing cyber defence tools and processes to maximise the effectiveness of the Cyber Defence function., • Collaborate with other areas of the firm (e.g. wider information security and IT teams) to improve the firm's security posture by implementing controls and fostering awareness., • Advise business stakeholders on Cyber Defence, translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly language. What you will have • At least 1+ years' experience in a security operations or similar technical security role., • Operational-level experience in at least two of the following domains; Security engineering, Alert triaging, Rule writing, Incident response, Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), Threat intelligence and management, Vulnerability management, or Security control testing., • In-depth understanding of Networking and routing protocols (e.g. TCP/IP) and services (e.g. DNS, SMTP)., • Cyber defence technologies and tooling, including:, • SIEM solutions, • Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (ID/PS), • Threat and vulnerability management platforms, • Endpoint protection, • Firewalls, • Highly analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills., • Ability to interpret data flows, assess security events, and draw logical conclusions., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams., • High level of personal integrity and ethics, demonstrating an appropriate level of judgement., • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or a related field., • Industry-recognised certifications such as:, • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), • CompTIA Security+, • Practical programming or scripting experience, particularly with:, • Python, • PowerShell A&O Shearman recognises the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Company Description JTec IT Solutions, headquartered in Newtownabbey, is a trusted provider of IT solutions with over 26 years of experience in delivering tailored ICT support, service, and maintenance to private commercial businesses. Offering a comprehensive range of IT services, JTec supplies network servers, desktop PCs, data backup and recovery solutions, internet connectivity, and software solutions. Dedicated to customer education, we prioritize clear communication to ensure our clients fully understand their IT needs and solutions. With a commitment to forming long-term relationships, JTec emphasizes providing cost-effective, scalable, and reliable IT solutions that grow alongside businesses across Northern and Southern Ireland. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for an IT Service Technician based in Newtownabbey, with flexibility to work from home on occasion. Responsibilities include diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues, providing support to customers, and maintaining IT systems and hardware. Additional duties involve training end-users, supporting software and hardware implementation, and ensuring IT systems function optimally across client businesses. Qualifications • Proven experience in Troubleshooting and Technical Support to effectively diagnose and resolve IT-related issues., • Strong background in Information Technology, including knowledge of IT systems, software, and hardware maintenance., • Excellent Customer Service skills with a client-focused approach to communication and problem-solving., • Experience or ability to provide effective end-user Training on various IT systems and tools., • Strong organizational and time-management skills., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment., • Relevant certifications or qualifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, or equivalent credentials) and prior experience in the IT field are highly valued.

Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 38,000+ Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You'll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 38,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You'll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 38,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You'll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 38,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You'll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 38,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Network Services & Security Engineer Remote - Northern Ireland Our client, a leading global digital asset solutions provider, is seeking a Network Services & Security Engineer to support and enhance their secure, high-availability infrastructure. About the Role You will design, implement, and maintain network architecture across a global environment, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. This includes provisioning network equipment, managing firewalls and VPNs, monitoring performance, responding to incidents, and driving continuous improvements. You'll work closely with security teams, vendors, and telecom partners to deliver resilient, compliant network solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and review network architecture aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, LAN/WAN/SD-WAN Perform troubleshooting, incident response, post-mortems, and capacity planning Oversee network security operations (NAC, NIDS/NIPS, segmentation, access control) Monitor network performance and ensure 24/7 global reliability Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, topology, and incidents Manage vendor relationships and support procurement of network equipment Requirements Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Layer 2/3, OSI model) Experience with firewall configuration, VPNs, Zero Trust principles Knowledge of telecom systems (VoIP, Avaya, voice/data networks) Familiarity with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios, Meraki, etc.) Understanding of IDS/IPS, packet analysis, SSL/TLS inspection, log correlation Experience with NAC, RADIUS/TACACS+, PKI, AD/LDAP integration Strong problem-solving and communication skills Relevant certifications (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, CompTIA Network+) are an advantage Benefits Our client offers a collaborative, high-trust environment with strong autonomy, meaningful influence, and recognition based on performance. You'll join a growing team where your expertise directly shapes a global technology landscape. Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria, or contact Andrew Harrison directly. Benefits: Work From Home

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. Were helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, were developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, youll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Hurons collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future. We are seeking a proactive and skilled IT Support Analyst to join our Corporate IT team in Belfast. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality technical support to end-users, maintaining local IT infrastructure, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and escalating complex problems to senior IT staff. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, technically competent, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. As part of the role, you will maintain accurate IT ticketing records, build strong professional relationships with users and colleagues, and ensure timely resolution of support requests in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).You will be required to: Provide daily onsite and remote IT support via phone, chat, and email, ensuring timely resolution of user issues. Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms, including applications, hardware, and peripherals. Perform break/fix support and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize business disruption. Troubleshoot and maintain network connectivity, including wireless, VPN, and remote access solutions. Build, configure, and deploy workstations for new users, as well as upgrade and maintain existing equipment. Maintain and support local IT infrastructure, including servers, printers, and network devices, escalating complex issues as required. Manage IT asset inventory, including procurement tracking, maintenance, software licensing, and lifecycle management. Assist with IT projects, system upgrades, office relocations, and technology rollouts. Ensure all support activities are logged accurately in the IT ticketing system, including technical steps, resolution notes, and follow-up actions. Provide training and guidance to end-users on IT systems, applications, and best practices. Monitor and respond to alerts for system outages, backups, and performance issues to maintain high availability. Assist in creating and maintaining IT documentation, including standard operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technology solutions and process improvements. Proactively identify recurring issues and recommend preventative measures to reduce support tickets. Occasionally, participate in on-call rotations as needed to provide after-hours support. Qualifications & Skills Degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 1+ years of relevant work experience within an IT Support capacity. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical users effectively. Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office products Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends when required. Bi-Lingual: Fluency in both English & French. Certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Technology Associate are desirable. Position Level:Analyst Skills: It Support Windows Microsoft CompTIA A+ Bilingual Benefits: Healthcare Bonus

Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until youre hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 38,000+ Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.