SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Tralee office.
Occasional scheduled Saturday work required.

Role Description

SMBC is seeking a Security Systems Engineer who has a strong passion for Security Systems and is interested in building a career at a fast growing and reputable Bank. Security Systems Engineer role is part of a team responsible for administering security projects designed to safeguard the bank's information systems. The Engineer focuses on defining and documenting projects, creating and executing project plans, engaging in project cost management, resource management and performing periodic reporting. Acts as a subject matter expert who uses expertise to resolve complex problems in consideration of established policies, guidelines or processes.

This role will report to the This role will report to the Security Systems Engineer Team Lead

Role Objectives: Delivery

Some experience in process documentation and project management.
Functional knowledge of some of the following: Unix, Linux, Windows 10/11, Windows 2016/19 Server, Sharepoint, MS O365, Microsoft Active Directory and Azure, SQL and Oracle.
Databases, Certificate Management, Privileged Access Management.
Ability to utilize resources to contribute valuable input to Information Security projects and Risk Assessments, (e.g. ISACA, CIS, FS-ISAC).
Basic knowledge of security monitoring concepts.
Highly developed sense of accountability and follow through with discipline to effectively prioritize multiple tasks within the context of conflicting deadlines and changing priorities.
Ability to raise awareness and issues to executive leadership, engage leaders and stakeholders in understanding their roles in delivering enterprise Change, Configuration and Release Management processes.
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels in the organization and adapt information delivery based on audience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate concepts and ideas to business and technology staff.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Knowledge and Administration of some of the following Security Applications (multiple required): CyberArk, Ivanti Application and Device Control, Imprivata, Centrify, Vasco, Varonis,
Imperva, SEIM Solutions, UIPath, Crowdstrike, Forescout, Illumio, PolicyPak.

Qualifications and Skills

3-5 years experience supporting IT Security tools and applications.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Minimum one year secure browser understanding and administration (eg. island.io).
Process documentation, flow charting and re-engineering experience.
Some Project Management Experience a plus.
Encryption technologies and PKI infrastructure.
Knowledge of Information Security regulatory requirements, codes and industry guidance such as NIST 800-53, ISO27001, CIS and Cobit.
Ability to utilize resources to contribute valuable input to Information Security projects and Risk Assessments, e.g. ISACA, CIS, FS-ISAC.
Networking technologies (TCP/IP/etc…) and protocols (SSL, SSH, LDAP, SMTP, DNS, etc.).
Unix, Linux, and Windows Operating Systems.
Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory.
Familiarity with security monitoring concepts.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate a self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning and working.
Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills when needed.
Possess a highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple personal tasks, projects, and goals.

Additional Requirements

SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.

Security Systems Engineer

Job Description