ANSEC IA and Outsource Group’s recent merger will mean there is one Northern Ireland technology company specifically for cybersecurity and IT services. This merger will create around 30 roles in the region.
The companies currently have a workforce of 70 individuals and they plan to increase this number to 100 over the next few months. Under the terms of their deal, ANSEC IA, the cybersecurity consultancy company will join Outsource Group, the IT and managed services company. This merger will create one business for IT managed services and cybersecurity. Both companies have ambitious plans in relation to growth and they now hope they can achieve these goals together.
CEO of Outsource Group, Terry Moore has said the merger with ANSEX IA and the impeccable security expertise and skills they bring will enable Outsource Group to achieve their growth plans and provide a market-leading cybersecurity suite of services. He has also said the company has witnessed a massive demand for cybersecurity services as of lately.
Outsource Group was established in 2000 and its headquarters lies in Antrim. They serve customers all across Ireland and the UK. The business was named a Rising Star of 2021 by Dell. Their latest suite of cloud products is called OSG Cloud and it was awarded Northern Ireland’s only Dell Cloud Solutions Provider status recently.
Managing Partner at ANSEC IA, Peter Leitch has said working with Outsource Group, they very quickly understood why information security has to be the backbone of everything IT. ANSEC IA was founded in 2007 and referred to as a cybersecurity company to watch by Invest NI. Peter Leitch also said on the merger that ANSEC IA understands security is about much more than a range of products or IT and that it should be the core of every business.
The New York-headquartered business, Genesis is opening a brand-new office in Dublin. They already have an office in Dún Laoghaire, however, with the arrival of the new office, Genesis plans to hire for 40 new roles in Dublin over the next two years.
The Dublin office will function as their European hub, with finance, accounting, data analytics, and sales teams working here. Since last October, Genesis has already recruited 12 people in Dublin. Their new office will open on May 1st and is situated in the Academy building on Pearse Street.
Billy Morris, Chief Financial Officer at Genesis has said he is excited to expand the company’s engineering team in Ireland. Being from Dublin, he was promoted to this role last year and manages the company’s expansion here.
He has said the company will be hiring for several other roles over the next few years too. Billy also said the company is very impressed with the top-tier talent in Ireland and that he feels as they continue to grow the business, the headcount will also increase.
The news that Genesis is hiring arrives following a $200 million Series C funding round they closed last month. Genesis offers clients in financial markets organisations low-code application development tools. This provides them with a single access point for digital asset derivatives, lending, borrowing, trading, custody as well as brokerage services. Some of their clients include capital market companies like LCH, Citi, and ING as well as a number of major banks.
Genesis has grown rapidly since it was established in 2015 and they have said the current funding will be incredibly useful in assisting with further expansion. They currently employ approximately 200 people worldwide. Genesis has offices in Dún Laoghaire, London, New York, Miami, and Sao Paulo. Further details on their hiring plans can be found on their website. Currently, they are seeking a finance analyst, senior data analyst, and deal desk manager for their Dublin office.
The US-headquartered technology business, Conga is set to create 40 new jobs in Dublin. The company is mainly recruiting at its new Dublin office for inside sales positions but they also have plans to increase their Irish team overall to assist with their EMEA expansion.
They plan to hire for 40 new positions in Dublin as a result of their European expansion strategy. Conga provides technology to assist clients in tracking and managing their revenue. The company has said they will start recruiting for the 40 roles right away. They will initially begin with expanding their sales team.
Their Dublin office will collaborate with their London office to further expand in the EMEA region. They chose Dublin as the location for their new office in Ireland because of its ‘vibrant’ tech scene.
CEO of Conga, Noel Goggin said: “Our investment in Dublin demonstrates our commitment to growing Conga’s presence in the EMEA region. Dublin offers a vibrant talent pool and multilingual professionals that will help our company better serve existing and new customers throughout their digital transformation journeys. It’s truly the right opportunity and place for all the right reasons.”
He also said he was very excited about the company expanding in Ireland, that he studied and grew up here. Noel finished by saying: “Our momentum in Europe is a testament to the critical role that Conga plays in organisations’ business transformations, and I look forward to being at the helm of our continued growth.”
The company’s expansion in Ireland is also being supported by IDA Ireland. Conga has over 11,000 clients in Asia, North America, and Europe. In May of 2020, they merged with Apttus, a fellow SaaS player, and currently have over 1,400 employees worldwide. More information about the jobs can be found on the Conga website.
Business Psychologist, Fiona O'Neill, will give an hour presentation at Jobs Expo Dublin.
Saturday, 26th March, 2022 2:00 – 3:00 pm in Croke Park's Hogan Suite. Register for FREE ADMISSION here.
Information is power. Join this session with Business Psychologist Fiona O'Neill to discover how to square up to the challenges of finding work in the 2020s. Market demands are changing in ways we predict but don’t know. It’s time to revise ideas about earning a living and adapt to what the market demands.
This session will:
- Challenge your ideas about work and earning
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- Introduce you to teenage high-fliers fast-tracking careers by winning coveted apprenticeships
- List the apps and platforms that can help you find rewarding work
- Clarify what employers want
- Teach you how to show business intellect in the 2020s
- Reframe your attitude towards careers, career switching, freelancing, university, apprenticeships, passive income and entrepreneurial activities
When looking for work you can’t control the outcome, but you can maximise your chances of nailing opportunities if you know the market and anticipate the demands.
About the speaker
Are you searching for a new job in the West of Ireland? Western Development Commission launched Westernjobs.ie in 2021 and will have a booth dedicated to the new portal at Jobs Expo Dublin. Chat with their team and apply for the latest jobs on 26th March at Croke Park between 10am and 4pm in the Hogan Suite. Register for FREE ADMISSION today and find new jobs, career guidance and attend live seminars.
About Westernjobs.ie
Westernjobs.ie is a new online jobs portal aimed at attracting professionals and their families to make new lives in the West of Ireland.
WesternJobs.ie will help job seekers to find open roles across the region and assist employers in gauging the availability and depth of skills that they require.
With more and more people working remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are encouraging people to make a permanent and viable move to the West where they can enjoy costs of living that are among the lowest in Ireland.
A tool specifically for the West of Ireland has never previously been available. Movers can avail of the many job options including remote working and hybrid options as full-time and part-time open across multiple sectors.
The new portal – which is free to use – will not only give job seekers the chance to land a dream job, it will also give employers information on the talent pool available to them in a particular county in the Western region.
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We are very excited to have the daa exhibit at Jobs Expo Dublin. Their recruitment team will be available to chat and take CVs on Saturday, 26th March at Croke Park. You can visit their booth between 10am and 4pm inside the Hogan Suite. Don't forget to register for your FREE TICKET today.
What is the daa?
daa is a global airports and travel retail group with businesses in 16 countries. Owned by the Irish State and headquartered at Dublin Airport, daa manages Dublin and Cork airports and has international airport operations and investments in Cyprus, Germany, and Saudi Arabia.
ARI, their travel retail subsidiary, has outlets in Europe, North America, the Middle East, India and Asia-Pacific and recently won a bid to operate retail outlets at 8 airports across Portugal and the Madeira Islands. Furthermore, they provide aviation advisory services through their daa international consultancy business.
The Group’s core purpose is to connect Ireland with the world and its vision is to be an airport industry leader.
daa is now on the road to recovery and transforming its business to meet the future needs of customers and passengers. As part of the recovery plan,they are seeking to grow their business with talented people across a range of areas.
A career with daa
Their Infrastructure and Asset Management functions have embarked upon a new transformational strategy and are seeking to hire a significant number of cross skilled technicians with recognised craft qualifications in any of the following: Electricians, Mechanical Fitters and Plumbers. These new roles across their business offer a unique opportunity to work on the most diverse range of assets, unparalleled on any existing site in the country.
In anticipation of increased passenger numbers, they are also seeking to fill a significant number of front line vacancies, both full-time and part-time, across the airport operation including Security Operations, Retail, Customer Service, Cleaning and Car Parks. Team members will work across a 24/7 roster becoming the “face of Dublin Airport” to provide a professional and friendly service to all Dublin Airport users whilst ensuring that all their safety and regulatory requirements are being met. They are seeking individuals who enjoy working with teams and customers, have excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, can demonstrate a strong work ethic with the ability to work under pressure with an excellent standard of spoken English. Their airports provide a dynamic and vibrant workplace where no two days are the same and everyone of their team members has an important role to play.
In addition to the above vacancies, they are also hiring for multiple specialist roles across IT, Finance, Infrastructure, HR, Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Analytics and Transformation. They recruit graduates annually and will be launching a campaign for graduate intake 2023 in the Autumn.
Furthermore, daa offer a competitive salary with comprehensive training, pension scheme, attractive annual leave supported by family friendly leave policies. They place a strong focus on career development and progression and last year alone saw close to 300 of their employees move to different roles across their business.
In addition, they have a staff canteen with discounted meals, discounted shopping across their retail outlets and many health and wellness initiatives & supports across their campus.
So, whether you’re starting your career, seeking to bring your experience to a new role or would just like to be part of a dynamic and growing team, the daa would love to hear from you.
Details of all their open vacancies can be found on their website www.daa.ie/careers.
