Operational Security Analyst – IT & Payment Systems

Indra Group

Operational Security Analyst supporting information security across IT, cloud, and payment environments at Indra. Working collaboratively to maintain secure and compliant operations in regulated contexts.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

- Operational Security & Service Support
- Act as a point of contact for operational security matters, supporting service delivery across cloud, infrastructure, and payment environments.
- Support the implementation and ongoing operation of security controls across AWS, on-prem infrastructure, and end-user environments.
- Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure security is embedded into day-to-day activities.
- Security Operations & Monitoring
- Support SIEM monitoring and alert triage, identifying and responding to potential security events.
- Assist in security event investigation and escalation, ensuring appropriate response and documentation.
- Contribute to improving monitoring coverage and detection capability.
- Risk & Vulnerability Management
- Assist in identifying, assessing, and tracking information security risks in collaboration with risk owners.
- Support vulnerability management processes, including:
- Scanning and identification
- Prioritisation and remediation tracking
- Reporting and follow-up
- Payment Security (PCI / P2PE)
- Support operational security controls within Cardholder Data Environments (CDE).
- Assist in maintaining PCI DSS compliance, including:
- Logging and monitoring
- Access control reviews
- Vulnerability management activities
- Gain exposure to P2PE environments and device ecosystems, supporting secure operations.
- Security Controls & Cryptography
- Assist in the operation of cryptographic controls, with awareness of:
- Key management practices
- Secure handling and storage
- Support access control and identity management processes.
- Documentation, Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of: Security procedures and Standards and runbooks
- Promote security awareness across teams, ensuring policies are understood and followed.
- Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives within security operations.
- Third-Party & Compliance Support
- Assist with third-party security reviews and control validation activities.
- Support audit and compliance processes, including evidence gathering for: PCI DSS and ISO 27001
- Contribute to maintaining a strong control and governance environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1–3 years’ experience in information security, IT operations, or a related technical role.
**Technical Skills**
- Exposure to security operations, including SIEM monitoring or alert triage.
- Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and processes.
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and IT infrastructure.
**Core Security Knowledge**
- Understanding of: Network security fundamentals, Identity and Access Management (IAM, MFA), Endpoint security principles,
- Awareness of frameworks such as: ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIS2 / DORA (desirable)
**Desirable Experience**
- Exposure to payment security environments (PCI DSS / P2PE).
- Experience working in regulated or operational environments.
**Personal Attributes**
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Clear communicator, able to work across technical and non-technical teams.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Holidays: 24 days per annum + Irish bank holidays (options to buy/sell days)
- Pension – 7% employee and 7% employer
- Private medical insurance (including dental & optical)
- Flexible/hybrid working options
- Charitable initiatives
- Learning and development programs
- Travel & expense allowances
- Innovative & collaborative work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

SIEM monitoringvulnerability managementcloud platformsnetwork securityIdentity and Access Managementcryptographic controlspayment securityrisk assessmentincident responsedocumentation standards

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdocumentation skillscommunication skillsproactive mindsetattention to detailteamworkindependencewillingness to learnownership

Certifications

degree in Computer Sciencedegree in Information Technologydegree in Cyber SecurityPCI DSS complianceISO 27001 compliance