Team & Role Overview
We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Information Security team in Dublin. This role offers hands-on exposure to enterprise-scale cyber security within a leading global organisation.
SMBC Aviation Capital operates in a cloud-first technology landscape - leveraging IaaS / PaaS platforms, SaaS solutions, Microsoft technologies, and targeted custom development – and this role will play a key part in protecting the organisation’s information assets and supporting the secure delivery of business change.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your cyber security career within a leading global aviation leasing organisation; gaining exposure to cloud transformation, enterprise security operations, and security practices.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Information Security team, wider IT teams, and third-party vendors to support all aspects of cyber, including monitoring of cyber posture, risk assessment activities, operational security, and awareness initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security standards, processes, and controls.
Support security monitoring and alert handling, including review of events, validation of findings, and escalation in accordance with documented runbooks.
Assist with incident response activities (triage, investigation support, containment and eradication coordination, as well as post incident lessons learned) in collaboration with internal teams and service providers.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in information security, cyber security, IT risk, or a related technical role, or a relevant third-level qualification in Cyber Security.
Awareness of cloud security concepts, including secure configuration, cloud posture management principles, and shared responsibility models.
Practical familiarity with Microsoft security technologies, such as Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender (for Endpoint/Identity/Office 365), Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), and Intune.
Identity and access management concepts, including MFA, conditional access, privileged access management, and role‑based access control.
Knowledge of security governance and compliance concepts, including common frameworks/standards (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC 2) and data protection requirements (GDPR).
Ability to analyse complex situations, balance risks, draw logical conclusions, and recommend effective security actions.
High attention to detail, with the ability to maintain clear documentation, trackers, and evidence repositories.
Critical behaviours
These embody our culture and are central to how we work together at SMBC Aviation Capital:
Take your career to new heights – come join us at SMBC Aviation Capital
We are a fast paced, growing business with a focus on excellence where a world of opportunity awaits candidates with the right attitude and ambition.
Through the SMBC Aviation Capital People Commitment we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, aligned to your needs as you move through different career and life stages. The SMBC AC People Commitment also includes our people-led culture; reward & recognition; along with our learning, wellbeing, inclusion, engagement, and CSR initiatives. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and commitment to your work here at SMBC AC to mutually create an exceptional employee experience.
Our workplace is one where diversity is welcome, and people of all backgrounds are supported to be at their best. We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to build an ever-inclusive work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please reach out to us at [email protected]
