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Junior InfoSec Analyst

Employer
Ageas Insurance Ltd
Location
Eastleigh
Salary
£20000 - £30000 per annum
Closing date
8 Sep 2022

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Sector
Technology & Digital, IT
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Flexible working available
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Job Title: Junior InfoSec Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Salary Range: Competitive
Location: Eastleigh

Junior InfoSec Analyst: We have a fantastic, newly created opportunity for a Counter Threat Unit Analyst to join our Information Security team in our Eastleigh office. This is a specialist role where you will be responsible for operating the day to day activities of the Counter Threat Unit (CTU) and to implement security initiatives, controls and governance processes that will protect our customer, employees and company information from security risks

As Counter Threat Unit Analyst you will have a solid technical understanding of all security principles and underlying technologies regarding security operations, threat intelligence, security monitoring and incident response or you will be degree qualified in a related subject with a general understanding of data protection processes, policies, tools with the aptitude to continue to learn and develop skills in all areas of Information Security.

As a Junior InfoSec Analyst, you will have relevant education and be inquisitive and passionate to learn and develop your skills. The role of Junior Analyst at Ageas exposes you to a variety of skills in order to continuously develop and progress.

Please note: We operate a flexible working policy involving a combination of working from home and the office, which will be supported by the provision of necessary equipment.

Main Responsibilities as Junior InfoSec Analyst:

  • Define and implement processes to verify on-going security, legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor network and system activity to identify potential threats or other suspicious behaviour, using security analytics to detect potential breaches or identify warnings and escalate as necessary.
  • Manage the implementation of Information Security programmes, and co-ordinate security activities across the organisation including our vulnerability management process.
  • Lead on managing and investigating Information Security incidents. Ensure that the Information Security incident management processes are aligned with business continuity processes, advising on corporate responses.
  • Support the CTU Manager in developing and delivering information security reporting processes and formats and information security strategy
  • Create and Implement procedures as necessary to comply with the Group security policy
  • Responsible for the production of management information, metrics and trends for Information Security
  • Maintain security records and documentation in accordance with Security Operating Procedures
  • Produce warning material in a manner that is both timely and intelligible to the target audience(s).

Skills and experience you need as Junior InfoSec Analyst:

  • An in-depth understanding of one or more security operations areas, SIEM/SOC, Firewall Change, End Point Protection, Forensic Investigation, etc.
  • Demonstrable ability to follow security operations, procedures, policies and activities
  • Good communication skills both verbally and in writing with good questioning and listening skills
  • Ability to explain complex IT concepts to all levels of customer.
  • Ability to learn and develop skills in all areas of Information Security.
  • Some experience of a busy IT or business environment.
  • A general understanding of data protection processes, policies and tools.
  • Understanding of information security controls in particular those relating to business process, governance, risk and education
  • Good decision-making skills, strong team working, planning and organisation skills
  • Background in ISO27001, CISM, CISSP, knowledge of Data Protection / GDPR, Information Security Forum, CiiSec is advantageous.

Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy within the Junior InfoSec Analyst role based in Eastleigh:

  • A competitive pension for which Ageas will pay twice the amount.
  • Generous amount of holidays with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
  • Annual Salary review.
  • Discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance.
  • Life assurance of 4 x salary with the option to flex up.
  • Return to work programme scheme.
  • Flexible benefits package (private medical insurance, health and dental plans, free life assurance policy, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme as well as discounts with a wide range of retailers through our partner Perkz.com).
  • Support groups- well-being activities, yoga, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more.

About Ageas:

We're 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, which is echoed 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, a Stonewall diversity champion and a Disability Confident Employer (which means interviews are guaranteed for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum role criteria).
Our aim is to have great people everywhere in our business and we're always looking for outstanding people to join us. Most roles across Ageas allow a proportion of your time to be spent working from home and we're open to discussing flexible working, including full-time, part-time or job share arrangements.
To find out more about Ageas, see About Us.

Want to be part of a Winning Team? Come and join Ageas.

Company

It takes a great team to build a great company. And that takes great people. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join us and we recruit at all levels. There are so many opportunities to go further at Ageas. And we’re completely committed to helping all our team learn and grow as professionals and as people.

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