Cybersecurity Test Governance Leader

Aviva; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity of 10%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Discounts on Aviva products

Matching Share Plan

Job summary

Aviva is looking for a governance lead for penetration testing to ensure effectiveness and consistency across the company. In this role, you'll oversee security standards and work closely with technology teams and stakeholders to manage risks. Key skills include experience in cyber security governance and leadership. You'll benefit from a salary of circa £60,000, a 10% bonus opportunity, generous holiday, and additional perks such as private medical benefits and share plans.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cyber security governance, risk management or control ownership.
• Proven ability to lead and develop people, with accountability for delivery and outcomes.
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and managing third-party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure penetration testing across Aviva is effective, consistent and trusted.
• Own the governance, standards and oversight for security assurance.
• Shape the future of penetration testing towards continuous and intelligence-led approaches.

Skills

Strong experience in cyber security governance

Proven ability to lead and develop people

Confidence engaging senior stakeholders

Understanding of penetration testing models

Experience in a regulated environment

Job description

Aviva is looking for a governance lead for penetration testing to ensure effectiveness and consistency across the company. In this role, you'll oversee security standards and work closely with technology teams and stakeholders to manage risks. Key skills include experience in cyber security governance and leadership. You'll benefit from a salary of circa £60,000, a 10% bonus opportunity, generous holiday, and additional perks such as private medical benefits and share plans.