At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the security guru, guiding teams on risk management and security best practices.
- Company: Join Aviva, a leader in innovative security solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in securing IT platforms and driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in information security with knowledge of AWS, Azure, and security standards.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
You will be reporting to and responsible to the Security Lead for GI as the point of security liaison between different stakeholders including IT operations teams, platforms team and service consumers for various IT platforms and services. You will be supporting Aviva by helping stakeholders who operate our IT platforms to make the right security and risk management decisions by providing pragmatic security guidance into various operational, change and release processes.
You will provide security guidance covering good practice and Aviva security policy and will drive through continual security improvement through IT operations. You will identify security gaps, issues and risks during run/operations, propose potential risk treatment options and track their delivery. You will support assurance activity, including being involved in penetration test scoping, assessing security compliance, validating control effectiveness and being involved in periodic scheduled platform security activities e.g. log reviews account reviews.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
- 5+ years of information security experience, ideally 7+ years
- Good practical knowledge of contemporary IT technologies, such as AWS, Azure, web and security related technologies e.g. firewalls, web application firewalls, cloud, web technology, secure development and working knowledge of prevailing security standards e.g. 27001, Cyber Essentials & SOGP
- Ability to review and critique the security of IT architectural designs
- Certification for information security such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent work experience
- Ability to communicate to technical staff, senior stakeholders and produce quality reports/documentation and to work independently and use initiative
Security Architect employer: Aviva plc
Aviva is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a competitive starting salary of around £60,000 along with a generous benefits package including a robust pension scheme, private medical benefits, and flexible working options. The collaborative work culture fosters technical excellence and continuous improvement, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while being part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering fair outcomes for customers in challenging situations.
