Counter Threat Unit Specialist

Job Title: IT Security Specialist Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Full Time, Job Share option available Salary Range: £37,600 – £56,400 Location: Eastleigh – hybrid Work Level: 3 Closing Date for applications: Thursday 3rd July Hiring Manager: David Newstead IT Security Specialist: We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Security Specialist to join our Information Security team at Ageas, reporting directly to the Counter Threat Unit Manager. As an IT Security Specialist, you will support the day-to-day operations of the Counter Threat Unit, applying your strong background in infrastructure engineering, cloud-based architectures, and solution delivery. You will contribute to maintaining our secure systems across hybrid environments, leveraging your expertise in both on-premises and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Main Responsibilities: Assist in gathering and analysing threat intelligence; monitor systems and networks to identify anomalies and support situational awareness. Follow established processes to help ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal security requirements. Contribute to the investigation and resolution of security incidents, working in line with organisational procedures and business continuity plans. Operate tools and processes to identify vulnerabilities and support timely patching across systems and infrastructure. Configure and maintain security tools and systems (e.g., SIEM, firewalls) in accordance with defined policies and procedures. Support the production of security metrics and documentation; share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to promote security awareness. Skills and Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in Information Security or a related field at a comparable level. Deep knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection across enterprise systems. Good communication skills both verbally and in writing, with good questioning and listening skills to identify customer requirements. Ability to explain complex IT concepts to all levels of customers. Demonstrable ability to follow security operations, procedures, policies, and activities. Experience managing incident response across an organization involving multiple business units. A general understanding of data protection processes, policies, and tools. To find out more about this role and for additional information, please contact Sarah Daines. Alternatively, click on the “Apply” button to be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr