Cyber Security Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Third-Party Security Team. This role offers the chance to be the go-to expert for Information Security, engaging with suppliers and internal teams to ensure stringent security standards are met. You will play a vital role in supplier security onboarding, risk assessment, and contract management, making a significant impact on the organization's security posture. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to showcase your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on products

Free shares annually

Supportive policies

Flexible benefits

Volunteering days

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong background in information security auditing or assurance.
• Experience in third-party assurance or relevant certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure security standards are met.
• Identify and mitigate risks with internal teams and consultants.
• Review and negotiate security clauses in contracts.

Skills

Contract Management

Risk Assessment

Information Security

Compliance

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Project Management Skills

Technical Proficiency in Microsoft 365

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We have an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our Third-Party Security Team (TPS). If you are eager to showcase your skills in a vibrant and fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you!

About the job:

As our go-to expert for Information Security, you will serve as the primary contact for all TPS matters, engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will play a crucial role in supplier security onboarding, ensuring new suppliers meet our stringent security standards from the start.

Your primary responsibility will be to evaluate and assure critical suppliers against industry-standard information security controls.

Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, external consultants, and Aviva suppliers to identify and mitigate key risks.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in information security auditing or assurance, and experience in third-party assurance or relevant certifications is a plus.

Join us to make a significant impact on our security posture while thriving in a dynamic and exciting environment!

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Security Onboarding: Working collaboratively with our suppliers to agree on our security standards from the start to keep our customer data safe.
• Risk Assessment: Act as the main contact for TPS matters, working with internal teams, consultants, and suppliers to identify and mitigate risks.
• Security Assurance: Assess and assure our critical suppliers against industry-standard information security controls and support our suppliers with necessary remedial actions.
• Contract Management: Reviewing and negotiating security clauses in contracts during supplier onboarding to ensure appropriate security contract coverage.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Contract Management & Risk Assessment: Expertise in reviewing and negotiating security clauses in contracts, and assessing security risks associated with suppliers.
• Information Security & Compliance: Proficiency in completing security assessments, evaluating third-party vendors' security controls, and familiarity with standards like GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written skills to engage with internal teams, external consultants, and suppliers, and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Analytical & Project Management Skills: Ability to analyze complex security issues, develop solutions, and manage multiple onboarding projects simultaneously.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, including managing workbook options, creating formulas and macros, and handling charts and tables.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary of circa £60,000, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, based on performance.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Discounts on Aviva products and other retailers, up to 40% off.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Matching Share Plan and Share Scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carers’ leave.
• Flexible benefits including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Opportunity to make a difference through our Aviva Communities and paid volunteering days.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and tools.

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Inclusivity at Aviva:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing, and adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our colleagues and customers.