Overview
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.
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 practice with colleagues to promote security awareness.
Benefits (Summary)
* Flexible Working: Smart Working within the UK, options for part-time roles, and 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays); ability to buy and sell days.
* Health: Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well Being activities.
* Wealth: Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.
* At Work: Well-being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events.
* Family: Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay; paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter at 8 weeks.
Qualifications
* 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 in order to identify customer requirements.
* Ability to explain complex IT concepts to all levels of customer.
* Demonstrable ability to follow security operations, procedures, policies and activities.
* Experience managing incident response across an organisation involving multiple business units.
* A general understanding of data protection processes, policies and tools.
About Ageas
We are one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK. Our People help Ageas to be a thriving, creative and innovative place to work. We show this in the service we provide to over four million customers. As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We're a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, member of iCAN and GAIN. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. That means if you are applying for a job with us, you will have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment experience. If the list does not cover the support you need, please contact our Recruitment Team to discuss how they can help. We also guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role. For more information, please see Ageas Everyone.
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