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25.08.2025
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09.10.2025
Job Description:
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
Closing Date for applications: Thursday 3rd July
Role Overview:
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 (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.
Benefits:
At Ageas, we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family inside and outside of work, which helped us achieve Top Employer status in the UK.
* Flexible Working: Smart Working at Ageas provides flexibility around location (within the UK) and within the working day. Many roles are part-time or job-shared. We offer at least 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell days.
* Health Support: Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screenings, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well-being Activities like Mindfulness.
* Wealth Support: Annual Bonus Schemes, Salary Reviews, Pension, Employee Savings, Loans.
* Workplace Support: Well-being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social events.
* Family Support: Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter leave of 16 weeks at full pay; paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter leave of 8 weeks at full pay.
* Additional Benefits: Partner Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover.
* Tech Deals: Discounts on gadgets like Wearables, Tablets, Laptops.
* Transport Support: Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover.
* Return to Work Programs: Support after maternity leave.
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