Ciaran Neville
Clontarf ,Dublin
Summary
Security intelligence analyst with experience delivering geopolitical risk analysis, OSINT investigations, threat assessments and crisis support for global opperations at Airbnb through Control Risks. Skilled in producing actionable intelligence products, executive briefings and strategic risk assessments that support operational and business decision making.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Security Intelligence Analyst (EMEA)
Control Risks @Airbnb
2025.02 - Current
- Produced and delivered intelligence briefings, threat assessments to senior leadership during major global events such as Olympics and FIFA World Cup.
- Produced strategic intelligence assements on geopolitical developments such as conflict in the Middle East, evaluating their impact on global opperations.
- Supported global incident response by providing real time intelligence updates, and executive updates during high-impact security events.
- Identified and assessed threat actors against the client, providing actionable intelligence to management, that helped inform security planning.
- Leveraged OSINT platforms, intelligence databases and specialised collection tools (Factal, Alertmedia, Seerist, Liferaft, Ontic) to collect, and analyse intelligence from multiple sources.
- Produced and contributed to daily, monthly and annual strategic intelligence products, delivering forward looking geopolitical risk assessments to support business decision making.
GSOC Operator @Airbnb
Synergy Security Solutions
Dublin , Ireland
2023.05 - 2025.02
- Conduct global threat monitoring across th Americas, EMEA, and APAC using OSINT tools such as AlertMedia, Factal and X Pro to ensure the safety of employees, assets, and facilities.
- Provide real-time updates and actionable recommendations to senior management during crises and high-stakes situations.
- Perform travel risk assessments for employees under Airbnb’s "Live and Work Anywhere" scheme.
- Utilize Lenel S2 and Exactvision to oversee security operations and monitor portals and cameras in global offices.
- Draft comprehensive reports and analyses on security trends and incidents.
Security Officer and SOC Officer
Provincial Security Services @Meta Data Centre
Dublin , Dublin
2021.06 - 2023.03
- Conducted physical and technical security operations, including CCTV surveillance and access control, ensuring the safety of data center facilities.
- Collaborated with management to identify and mitigate potential risks to infrastructure and personnel.
- Wrote detailed daily and incident reports to inform leadership on operational security issues.
Parliamentary Assistant Internship
Bernard Durkan TD
Leinster House , Dublin
2022.02 - 2022.04
- Conducted detailed research and analysis to support legislative initiatives and policy development.
- Maintained confidential communication channels and schedules for parliamentary activities.
Education
Master of Science - Politics and Data Science
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 2023.09 - 2025.08
Bachelor of Arts - History and Politics
University College Dublin
Dublin 2019.09 - 2023.08
Skills
- Intelligence Analysis
- OSINT
- Geopolitical risk
- Incident Response
- Travel Risk
- Executive Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Intelligence Briefings
Certification
- PSA License
- First Aid
- Safe Pass.
- Full clean Irish driving license.
- Mental First Aid
Intelligence Platforms and Tools
- Factal
- Alertmedia
- Seerist
- Liferaft
- Ontic
Timeline
Security Intelligence Analyst (EMEA)
Control Risks @Airbnb
2025.02 - Current
Master of Science - Politics and Data Science
University College Dublin
2023.09 - 2025.08
GSOC Operator @Airbnb
Synergy Security Solutions
2023.05 - 2025.02
Parliamentary Assistant Internship
Bernard Durkan TD
2022.02 - 2022.04
Security Officer and SOC Officer
Provincial Security Services @Meta Data Centre
2021.06 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Arts - History and Politics
University College Dublin
2019.09 - 2023.08