At a Glance
- Tasks: Govern and enhance infrastructure and network security while managing IT risks.
- Company: Join a leading global insurance firm with a strong focus on security.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic, enterprise-scale environment with flexibility and influence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-stakes environment while shaping future security strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in security governance, IT risk management, and relevant certifications like CISSP or CISA.
The predicted salary is between 57704 - 70528 £ per year.
Hawksworth are looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Network Security Specialist for a large Insurance firm based in Guildford. Hybrid working with 1-2 days a week onsite. Salary banding between £75k and £80k.
We are looking for good communication skills, able to communicate well with internal and external suppliers, stakeholders and teams. This role will be heavily involved with Security Controls / Governance and Supplier Management.
Are you a technically strong security specialist who thrives in complex enterprise environments? We’re working with a leading global organisation to find an Infrastructure & Network Security Specialist to play a critical role in protecting and evolving their UK technology landscape. This is a high-impact position where you’ll take ownership of IT security risks, influence senior stakeholders, and help shape the future of infrastructure security across a large, multi-national environment.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for governing and enhancing infrastructure and network security, ensuring robust controls, compliance, and continuous improvement across IT systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning IT security risks and controls across infrastructure and networks
- Driving risk mitigation and remediation activities to completion
- Partnering with IT, security, and business stakeholders to strengthen security posture
- Overseeing third-party providers and ensuring adherence to security frameworks
- Supporting audits, regulatory compliance, and internal controls
- Contributing to security strategy and investment cases
- Ensuring secure delivery of projects during service acceptance
We’re keen to speak with candidates who bring a mix of technical depth and governance experience, including:
- Good Security Controls / Governance and Supplier Management experience
- Good overall knowledge of Infrastructure & Network IT Security
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CRISC are highly desirable
- Knowledge of NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, ITIL
- Deep understanding of network, infrastructure, and workplace architectures
- Experience with firewalls, proxies, email gateways, routing technologies
- Solid grasp of IT risk management and security frameworks
- Exposure to IAM, vulnerability management, and security tooling
- Scripting/automation experience (e.g. PowerShell, Python)
- Experience managing third-party / offshore providers
- Strategic, business-facing role with real influence
Hybrid working with flexibility. Strong salary and bonus package. Opportunity to work in a highly mature, enterprise-scale environment. Career progression within a global organisation.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine hands-on technical knowledge with strategic security leadership — we’d love to hear from you.
Infrastructure & Network Security Specialist (CIS Controls, NIST, COBIT)- Hybrid working/ Guil[...] in Guildford employer: Hawksworth
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