Information Security Consultant

We have an amazing opportunity for an Information Security Consultant to join us in HoveYoull play a key role in supporting the increasing demand for Information Security skills across our Group Functions advising on how we embed security into our business operations. Youll also help to realise our Security Improvement programme across a number of our business areas collaborating with a variety of colleagues from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.What youll be doing:Ensuring that projects consider security in the design by setting security needs and requirements to ensure alignment to L&G Security Policies and Standards participating in Technology or Supplier selection as a security SME and applying threat and initial risk assessment approaches to select appropriate controls. Working with the Group wide Security Improvement Programme to ensure Group Functions services align with current Security requirementsReviewing the design of in-flight or existing services to conduct risk assessments identifying and articulating security gaps against L&G Security Policies and Standards. For gaps identifying the related risks and potential options for management articulating options to system or business ownersBeing a source of expert Information Security advice both to projects (i.e. consulting with Architects or Developers) and in an ad-hoc manner (responding to user queries) working closely with key stakeholders and business leaders to ensure security issues are understood and reviewing existing systems and services to prioritise security improvement activitiesRepresenting the Group Functions Security team to senior business stakeholders. Identifying areas where the Security team and wider IT team can add additional benefit and support business ambitionsRepresenting the Group Functions IT team in interactions with the wider L&G Group and Security Improvement project such as sitting on Steering Groups or Customer Engagement Workshops and ensuring Group Functions interests are input and requests for input are passed to the correct teamsActively working to improve the Group Functions IT Security Maturity and Capability. Suggesting enhancements to processes updating or establishing procedures where requiredQualifications : Who were looking for:Youll be well versed in the Security Design of projects such as setting requirements reviewing architectureExperience with risk assessment and control selection is also keyKnowledge of Access Control security transportation security secure architecture principles cryptography and operational controls (such as back-ups resilient design anti-virus) are essentialKnowledge of Threat modelling control frameworks and Risk assessment techniques (such as ISO2700x COBIT COSO ITIL and NIST Cyber Security Framework) would be greatPerhaps you are working in consulting and youre looking to move in-houseWhatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemesGenerous pension contributionLife assuranceHealthcare Plan (permanent employees only)At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holidayCompetitive family leaveParticipate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)There are the many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and onlineIn 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heartAdditional Information :   At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Economics,Assessment,Compensation,Information Technology Sales,IT Service Desk Experience: years Vacancy: 1