Information Security Officer

AXA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a security project lead to deliver assigned UK Security initiatives, enhance controls, and close risks on time and on budget. You will form adhoc cross-department teams to support decision making and address key security problems, while ensuring policies are followed and new tech improves risk posture.

You will work in a hybrid model with flexible arrangements, balancing office and remote work, and participate in process improvements across the UK Security team.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering information security initiatives with change management and risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of IT environments and information security requirements.
• Proven project management and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Windows 11, ITIL, AI, cloud security and secure coding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver UK security projects on time and within budget.
• Lead cross-department teams to support delivery and resolve security issues.
• Build secure solutions with measurable coverage, quality, and maintainability.
• Provide technical consultancy on third-party risk for specific solutions.
• Act as subject matter expert to business and security teams.

Skills

Delivery of information security inti

Risk mitigation

Project management

Time management

Windows 11 workplace

ITIL

AI

Cloud Security

Coding and Scripting

Application Security

Big Data

Server hardening

Architecture and Networking

Customer focus

Education

CISSP

CISM

MIISP

Job description

• Deliver assigned UK Security projects, enhancing our controls and closing new risks, on time and on budget
• Form adhoc cross department teams as required to make decisions that support project delivery and solve important security problems
• Build secure solutions which can be measured, for example on coverage, quantity, and quality metrics, and can be moved into a supportable and maintainable business as usual state
• Provide technical consultancy on third party risk for specific solutions
• Act as subject matter expert to the business and to other members of the Security team as required
• Proactively investigate new threats to the business and propose solutions to address them
• Ensure AXA Security Policies are met and maintained, and that new technology build has a net positive on the controls and risk posture to the UK
• Work with the UK Security team on process redevelopment, working to streamline processes, and develop new processes that allow us to improve the efficiency and/or reduce the risk of information security

Work arrangements: At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering information security initiatives, including change management and risk mitigation
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the issues and key information requirements impacting the IT environment
• Project management skills
• Excellent time management, including the ability to manage a demanding and variable workload with tight deadlines
• Knowledge or experience in the following areas is desirable; Windows 11 workplace, ITIL, AI, Cloud Security, Coding and Scripting, Application Security, Big Data, Server hardening, Architecture and Networking
• Strong customer focus to ensure internal stakeholder needs are met
• Relevant Professional Qualification - CISSP, CISM, MIISP desirable
• AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.