Senior Information Security Consultant

Role Description

Allianz has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Information Security Consultant. This is a hybrid role working out of our Guildford office.

Salary Circa £68,000 pa

As our Senior Information Security Consultant, in the Cyber Consultancy Team, you will be instrumental in driving both small and large-scale change initiatives across the group. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring a 'cyber by design' approach, conducting threat and risk assessments, and advancing our security posture to safeguard our environment and customer data through the Allianz Security Framework. This dynamic position is ideal for an individual with a strong background in Information Security, capable of aligning project objectives with security frameworks, policies, and standards. We value curiosity, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with project and change personnel to complete threat and risk assessments for change activities, and embed appropriate information security controls within project requirements across Cloud and on-premise environments.
2. Provide advice and recommendations on requirements, solution designs, test plans and other change artefacts to ensure that they comply with Allianz security policies and standards, to project teams across Cloud and on-premise environments.
3. Ensure residual risks are identified, documented and managed through the information security risk management framework.
4. Ensure Cyber-By-Design to continually educate all project and change personnel on information security requirements, and working collaboratively with team members to identify any areas for continual improvement and development.

Essential Skills

1. Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including threat modelling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.
2. Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and endpoint protection.
3. Knowledge of network security, including the design and implementation of secure networks.
4. Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
5. Experience in implementing and managing security frameworks and standards such as COBIT & NIST.
6. Demonstratable experience of reviewing technical architecture and design documentation and advising on related security aspects across Cloud and on-premise environments.
7. Experience in Application Security (across mobile and web applications), secure design and development, common vulnerabilities (OWASP) is desirable.
8. Able to translate Information Security and IT risk language into business language.
9. Able to build and maintain relationships and influence key stakeholders across the business.

Desirable Skills

1. Experience with both on-prem and cloud security, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
2. A creative and analytical mind with good customer interfacing and excellent communications skills.
3. Ability to work well under pressure with key deliverables and timelines, across multiple workstreams.
4. Commitment to staying updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
5. Experience of Scaled Agile Transformation and Cloud technologies.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

1. Flexible buy/sell holiday options.
2. Hybrid working.
3. Annual performance related bonus.
4. Contributory pension scheme.
5. Development days.
6. A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet.
7. Retail discounts.

Our Ways of Working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk resourcingteam@allianz.co.uk

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