Junior Security Engineer

DublinOperations – Information Technology /Fixed term employment /On-siteLarian Studios is looking for a motivated and hands-on Junior Security Engineer to help strengthen and support the security posture of our global studio environment.This role is ideal for someone early in their cybersecurity career who wants exposure to infrastructure security, vulnerability management, monitoring, and operational security within the gaming industry.You will work closely with IT, infrastructure, and development teams to support security operations, investigate threats, improve security controls, and help maintain best practices across the organisation.ResponsibilitiesAssist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across infrastructure and applicationsSupport the deployment and operation of security tools across multiple systems and environmentsPerform security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and assist with log analysis to detect incidents and threatsSupport technical security audits and help provide actionable recommendationsAssist in maintaining secure baseline configurations for Windows and Linux systemsParticipate in incident handling and escalation proceduresHelp educate staff on information security best practicesResearch and learn new technologies, tools, and security techniquesMaintain up-to-date security documentation and operational proceduresParticipate in change management workflows to support secure implementationsRequirements 1–3 years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity-related rolesBasic understanding of cybersecurity principles and industry best practicesFamiliarity with vulnerability scanning or security monitoring toolsBasic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systemsBasic exposure to scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or PythonStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsGood written and verbal communication skills in EnglishPassion for cybersecurity and willingness to learnAbility to work collaboratively within a team environmentThis is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativityNice to Haves Exposure to SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, or vulnerability management toolsInterest in learning security automation and scriptingExperience supporting multi-site or international environmentsCloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Interest in gaming or gaming industry environmentsUnderstanding of networking fundamentalsWhat we offerAn international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feelAn open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouragedA managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fieldsSharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleaguesInclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employeesCommitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback