Information Security Analyst

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VN-17197

Permanent

Hove

£50-65k

5 June 2020

The role of the Information Security Analyst will reduce and mitigate security risk within Legal & General and is responsible for all security considerations during the selection, planning and implementation of IT systems and providers so as to maintain IT security risk at a tolerable level.

The role of the Information Security Analyst will work in close collaboration with the Information Security Governance Manager to reduce and mitigate security risk within Legal & General according to an agreed risk appetite. The Information Security Analyst is responsible for all security considerations during the selection, planning and implementation of IT systems and providers so as to maintain IT security risk at a tolerable level.

  • Assist the IT Security manager when developing the Strategy Development & Oversight plans with appropriate reporting and metrics to deliver the Group’s Cyber Security Strategy outcomes
  • Provide subject matter expertise into the development of Group Policy and Standards as required ensuring that Security Policy and Security Standards are implemented and adhered to
  • Work closely with the IT Security Manager regarding the oversight of 3rd party implementation of security to ensure that strong technical oversight is maintained
  • Support the division/business in responding to cyber-incidents as and when necessary to ensure that risk events are dealt with appropriately
  • Work with IT and change team on all project work to ensure thorough cyber security reviews are completed with the appropriate advice/support with regards to remediation in order to keep projects on track

Appropriate security qualification and membership (CISSP, CISM) and technical qualifications (MCSA, CCNA) are desirable although not essential, should the candidate have significant knowledge and industry experience in these areas.

  • IT Security, including in-depth understanding of associated frameworks, technologies and architectures.
  • Strong understanding of network security and Cloud architecture, solution infrastructure and application security and vulnerability management
  • Strategic planning, project management and execution
  • IT controls and associated protocols
  • Data Protection –  with an understanding of the regulatory environment, including FCA, PRA, & GDPR
  • Fully abreast of trends and changing technologies as they relate to information security threats
  • Architectural security controls : application, infrastructure, network, database
  • Relevant experience Managing IT and Information Security, ideally in the financial sector
  • Track record of delivery of security solutions across an enterprise
  • Practical, common sense approach to delivering successful, collaborative outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability  in solving complex security problems
  • Working with 3rd parties and outsourced providers
  • Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through day to day management
  • Managing and interpreting performance to enable business improvements
  • Proven ability to build successful working relationships and team dynamics

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 27 days' holiday,private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

 

For further information, contact Tom Booty, Resourcing Lead - tom.booty@landg.com . Please note all applications must be submitted via the online portal.

About L&G

Working here is about being there for our customers; we’re available should the worst happen and we work together to enable social and financial equality across the UK. But it’s also about you –how you develop and what you can achieve. We’ll help your talent thrive in an environment where you’ll be supported to work flexibly and autonomously, sharing in our success and rewarded for a great performance with a generous benefits package.

About the business area

At Legal & General Insurance we look after our customers throughout life, death and everything in between so that you know that everything that’s important to you is protected. With over 180 years’ experience in providing Insurance policies, our customers trust us to be there and to do the right thing.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

About L&G

Working here is about being there for our customers; we’re available should the worst happen and we work together to enable social and financial equality across the UK. But it’s also about you –how you develop and what you can achieve. We’ll help your talent thrive in an environment where you’ll be supported to work flexibly and autonomously, sharing in our success and rewarded for a great performance with a generous benefits package.

About the business area

At Legal & General Insurance we look after our customers throughout life, death and everything in between so that you know that everything that’s important to you is protected. With over 180 years’ experience in providing Insurance policies, our customers trust us to be there and to do the right thing.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.