Cyber Defence Transformation Analyst

Intact Insurance; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Up to 11% pension contributions

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Career development and mentoring

Inclusive culture + employee networks

Share investment options

Job summary

Intact Insurance is recruiting a Cyber Defence Transformation Analyst in Ireland to drive continuous improvement, automation, and optimization of cyber defence tooling and processes. You will lead a data-driven approach aligned to evolving threats and business priorities.

The role emphasizes scalable security capabilities and proactive risk reduction. You will define roadmaps, identify bottlenecks, and embed best practices while collaborating with security teams to improve operational

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber defence domains and threat intel.
• Hands-on with security tooling and automation to reduce manual work.
• Understanding of integration patterns and data flows across security platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a roadmap for continuous improvement of cyber defence tooling and processes.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement automation to speed responses.
• Embed best practice frameworks including exposure management and shift-left security.
• Establish metrics to track performance, efficiency gains and risk reduction.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Exposure management

SOC operations

Threat intelligence

Automation & scripting

APIs & data flows

CTEM / NIST frameworks

Secure by design

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

SIEM

EDR

Identity security

Attack surface management

Job description

Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It is a new name and a new way to do business. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we are focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive.

Shape the future:

We are leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you are not just taking a job, you are stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.

Grow with us:

We are customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you are early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we will support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive.

Win as a Team:

The Cyber Defence Transformation Analyst is responsible for driving the continuous improvement, optimisation and automation of cyber defence tooling, processes and practices. The role focuses on enhancing operational effectiveness, enabling scalable and data driven security capabilities, and ensuring the Cyber Defence function remains aligned to evolving threat landscapes and business priorities.

You'll make an impact by:

• Defining and delivering a roadmap for continuous improvement across cyber defence tooling and operational processes
• Identifing inefficiencies and implement automation to reduce manual effort and improve consistency and speed of response
• Embedding best practice frameworks and modern approaches, including exposure management, attack surface reduction and shift left principles
• Establishing metrics to track operational performance, efficiency gains and risk reduction outcomes

Your skills and experience:

• Strong understanding of cyber defence domains including vulnerability management, exposure management, SOC operations and threat intelligence
• Experience with security tooling such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM, EDR, identity security and attack surface management platforms
• Proven capability in automation using workflows, scripting or orchestration tools
• Knowledge of system integration patterns, APIs and data flows across security platforms
• Familiarity with modern frameworks such as CTEM, NIST or similar cyber security standards
• Understanding of secure architecture principles and secure by design approaches

Why You'll Love It Here:

Being part of our team means you will have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. As a permanent member, here's what you can look forward to

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture + employee networks
• Share investment options

Our DEI Commitment:

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We are proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work-life balance. If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we would still love to hear from you. Let's explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know we are here to support you.