In this entry-level role, you'll aid and support the secure design and development of solutions across Legal & General and contribute to key projects and change initiatives, covering all aspects of security architecture.

Our IT Security team are at the forefront of L&G's drive to foster an inclusive environment for all. We strongly encourage applications from those in all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, race, ethical background and/or disability. This job may be suitable to flexible working arrangements or part-time hours.

• Build a basic understanding of security control requirements, standards and IT control framework
• You'll conduct gap analyses and contribute to reports to help advise project managers and developers across the business
• Develop and maintain awareness of current and emerging security risks and the changing threat landscape
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security architecture patterns and standards
• You'll contribute to elements of the evaluation and selection of security technology and products
• Learn how to review the configuration of existing systems or solutions and identify security issues which require a change to its configuration
• Support and collaborate with change management and project leaders to develop a solid understanding of the project lifecycle methodology, to help ensure security requirements are embedded at the onset of a project

Overall, we are happy to consider candidates from a wide-range of Technology backgrounds and experience as long as you have excellent communication and organisational skills. The below would be helpful, but is not necessary. 

• Experience of working with information security governance
• Experience with working in a policy environment, creating metrics, or risk management 
• Understanding of general security practices such as encryption, IAM, security information and event management etc. and supporting technologies 
• Prior experience in supporting the delivery of technical and innovative security engineering / design products
• Experience of working with projects is not essential and can be developed in the role

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, 25 days’ holiday, private medical insurance, discretionary performance related bonuses, paid overtime, 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.