Security Analyst

AXA UK; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is looking for a Security Analyst to join their team. The role involves implementing security strategies and ensuring compliance with frameworks. Applicants should have information security experience and strong organisational skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Annual company & performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)

Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)

Private health cover

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days leave

Wellbeing services & resources

AXA employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in information security is necessary.
• Professional qualifications like CISSP, CISM, MIISP, CompTIA Security+ are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Driving compliance of security frameworks including the ISO27001.
• Supporting the Information Security Manager in monitoring threats and risks.
• Maintaining security risk posture for business units and providing guidance on security decisions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organisational skills

Prioritisation skills

Confidentiality

Education

CISSP

CISM

MIISP

CompTIA Security+

Job description

We have a new opportunity for a Security Analyst to join us!

Reporting into the Information Security Manager, you’ll support AXA - Global Healthcare deliver a security strategy, governance framework and risk mitigation activity across AXA UK. Whilst information security experience is necessary, we don’t require the candidate to come from a technical hands-on background.

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 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving the compliance of security frameworks and reporting, including the ISO27001 and MTSB (AXA-proprietary framework) and internal/external audits
• Supporting the Information Security Manager ensuring stakeholders are fully briefed on threats, risks and their relevance to the business with clear remediation required for out of tolerance areas
• Maintaining a view of the security risk posture for the business units and ensure risks are understood
• Providing advice and guidance to support decisions and approvals related to Security and advice on risk acceptances and exceptions to policies
• Assisting governance forums/meetings by producing packs, taking minutes and updating actions
• Understanding the business strategy, priorities and roadmap
• Continously supporting improvements to security processes
• Helping in the completion of vendor risk assessments

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

What you’ll bring:

• Information security experience
• Ability to identify key issues and present information concisely
• Good attention to detail
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, even under pressure
• Flexible approach to work, carrying out other appropriate duties from time to time as required
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Relevant Professional Qualification e.g., CISSP, CISM, MIISP, CompTIA Security+ is desirable

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £47,900 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private health cover
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.