An American cyber security company will create up to 120 jobs at its new centre in Belfast.
California-based Contrast Security is creating the roles which have an average salary of over £30,000.
Invest Northern Ireland has offered £786,500 towards the creation of the new positions.
Alastair Hamilton, CEO Invest NI, said: "Cybersecurity is one of the greatest challenges facing the public, private and third-party sectors. In today’s digital world every major company across almost every industry is building software to empower the digital experiences consumers expect.
"As more products and services are procured, delivered or operated via the internet, the risk of security breaches by well organised, highly motivated criminals increases daily.
"The new centre will include an R&D team of software developers to help create new innovative products, along with sales and marketing teams to support the company’s European growth plans.
"Over the next three years, 120 jobs will be created, contributing nearly £4million annually in additional salaries when fully operational.”
Lord Mayor Councillor John Finucane welcomed the news.
He said: “We are delighted to welcome Contrast Security to Belfast and we’re pleased to hear that direct access to experienced professionals, strong technical universities, and proximity to their European customer base have all influenced their decision.
"We’re committed to securing Foreign Direct Investment through our Belfast Agenda – and to putting ourselves at the forefront of innovation and digital development through the Belfast Region City Deal, so this is excellent news today.
"We look forward to developing a very positive working relationship with Contrast Security and wish them all the best in their new location."
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