Head of Application & Platform Security

Aviva; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Head of Application & Platform Security responsible for ensuring the security of applications, SaaS platforms, and cloud environments. The role involves leading a team to implement security standards and practices while collaborating with development teams to embed security throughout the lifecycle.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity up to 25%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Extensive experience in application, cloud, and SaaS security.
• Strong track record of implementing security standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for application and platform security.
• Integrate security throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead development of risk management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Application Security

Cloud Security

SaaS Platform Security

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

Head of Application & Platform Security

National: £110,000 - £140,000 / London: £120,000 - £160,000

The Head of Application & Platform Security is responsible for ensuring the security of Aviva's developed applications, SaaS platforms, and cloud environments throughout their development and production lifecycles. This role involves building and leading a dedicated team to integrate security standards, engineering practices, and tooling, while partnering closely with development teams to embed security at every stage. The successful candidate will ensure comprehensive visibility and management of security risks at the application level, aligning with Aviva's commitment to innovation, collaboration, and customer focus.

A bit about the job:

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our Cyber Security Leadership Team as the Head of Application & Platform Security. This critical role will be accountable for ensuring the security of Aviva's developed applications, SaaS platforms, and cloud environments throughout their development and production lifecycles.

• Set the strategic direction for application and platform security, ensuring it aligns with Aviva’s broader business goals and values
• Integrate security throughout the development lifecycle, embedding controls from design through to deployment
• Lead the development of risk management strategies across applications, SaaS platforms, and cloud environments
• Collaborate with engineering teams to build a security-first culture, driving awareness and secure coding practices
• Implement security tooling and processes, maintain visibility into application risks, and lead a high-performing, innovative team

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop a diverse team of technical and non-technical professionals.
• Extensive experience in application security, cloud security, and SaaS platform security.
• Strong track record of implementing security standards, engineering practices, and tooling in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders and external partners.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to application and platform security

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• National salary £110,000 - £140,000 and London salary £120,000 - £160,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 25% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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