About the role
As an IT Technical Security Consultant you will provide a comprehensive Technical Security Service on behalf of Group IT working alongside external providers and NFUM staff. You will develop, embed, implement and evaluate IT Technical Security best practise, influence, drive and provide consultancy to internal and external stakeholders at all levels on technical security matters.
**This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment and is to specifically support the day to day running of our CyberArk system.**
You will:
- Develop, approve and implement the proposals for IT Technical Security Solutions within NFUM’s IT environment, in line with IT strategy, to ensure that the final IT Technical Security solution remains fit for purpose and meets the agreed business and system requirements.
- Monitor consoles, security tools and other security infrastructure tooling to assess requests, incidents, trends and risks in collaboration with service providers. In order to fulfil requests and assess, resolve and interpret threat, vulnerabilities or environmental changes that may affect cyber risk
- Plan, direct and manage major IT technical security issues, prioritising live incidents and systems problems affecting technical security infrastructure, in accordance with the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework; in order to restore service levels and mitigate business impact.
- Assess and coordinate deployment of changes, upgrades, patches and technical controls for technical security products and related IT Infrastructure in order to ensure risks are prioritised and maximising technical controls to maintain risk profile within agreed parameters.
- Proactively develop, monitor and deliver technical security operations procedures, standards, patterns, testing plans and technical baselines aligned to NFUM’s Information Security Policy framework and deliver continuous improvement to support the mitigation of cyber risks in line with IT Divisional strategy and industry best practice.
- Investigate and/or contribute to the investigation and resolution of technical security incidents in order to ensure the effective root cause identification and restoration plan in line with service standards and statutory requirements.
- Proactively coordinate and communicate with key stakeholders and suppliers to ensure IT Division consistently executes its responsibilities on 1st line defence in accordance with best practice and IT professional standards.
- Lead, manage, motivate and develop direct reports so that they know what is expected, are able to maximise their contribution to business objectives and realise their potential (only applies if post holder has direct reports).
- Deliver short term / one-off projects and activities as required by and to the standards and outcomes agreed with Line Manager.
What we're looking for
- Significant experience in an equivalent IT technical security role
- Significant experience of working with Technical Security Infrastructure across a range of technologies such as Identity and Access Management (inc Privilege), Advanced Threat Detection Tooling, Active Directory and Public Key Infrastructure
- Broad experience across all aspects of IT Infrastructure and service
- Experience of working in a regulated industry
- Working knowledge of:Emerging technologies and standards as well as wider IT market issues
- A minimum of 3 years CyberArk, IG&L, or another Identity Access Management Tool
- Desirable that they will have worked as platform engineers for IAM or CyberArk tools in a run environment- troubleshooting and maintaining the tools.
- CISSP or equivalent
- ITIL Practitioner
- Prince 2 Foundation
- COBIT Foundation
What we can offer
This is a Level 5 which includes an annual bonus of up to 25%, private medical insurance cover and 28 days holiday
The hiring manager is Sarah Flood
The recruiter looking after this vacancy is David King
IT Technical Security Consultant - Fixed Term Contract employer: NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is an excellent employer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a hybrid work model that allows for 80% homeworking. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, team members are encouraged to grow their skills in data analysis and coding while making a real impact on customer outcomes. The Stratford-upon-Avon office provides a vibrant environment where employees can connect with colleagues across various departments, enhancing both professional and personal growth.
