Information Security Consultant

Allianz Popular SL.; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Security Consultant to join their Cyber Consultancy Team. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to enhance your expertise in information security while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. You will be responsible for conducting threat assessments, ensuring compliance with security policies, and implementing security technologies. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working patterns to support a healthy work-life balance. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in information security, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Familiarity with security technologies and cloud security environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat and risk assessments, ensuring security controls are embedded.
• Collaborate with team members to promote Cyber-By-Design principles.

Skills

Information Security

Threat Modeling

Risk Assessment

Vulnerability Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+)

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS Systems

Endpoint Protection Systems

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

As an Information Security Consultant, you will support the Cyber Consultancy Team in implementing security initiatives and safeguarding the organization's data and systems.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their expertise in information security within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Assist in conducting threat and risk assessments for change activities, ensuring security controls are embedded within project requirements.
2. Support the review of requirements, solution designs, and test plans to ensure compliance with Allianz security policies and standards.
3. Help identify, document, and manage residual risks through the information security risk management framework.
4. Collaborate with team members to promote Cyber-By-Design principles and educate project personnel on information security requirements.
5. Participate in the implementation and maintenance of security technologies such as firewalls and endpoint protection systems.
6. Stay informed on cybersecurity trends and technologies to support continuous improvement efforts.
7. Act as a security SME and advise the business on general security queries.
8. Collaborate with senior information security consultants to assist in executing key initiatives and projects.

Experience:

1. Strong experience in information security or a related role, preferably within a corporate environment.
2. Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, including threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.
3. Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and endpoint protection.
4. Exposure to both on-prem and cloud security environments, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
5. Knowledge of network security fundamentals and secure network design.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate security risks effectively.
7. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
9. Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+.

Our Ways of Working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.