Security Consultant, Information Security

AXA Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and risk management firm in Ipswich is seeking a Security Consultant specializing in Information Security. This role involves offering security expertise, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with security practices. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have strong skills in stakeholder management. The position requires on-site presence 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience with risk assessments and security frameworks.
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
• Experience in multinational companies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to manage security effectively.
• Conduct risk assessments and support risk management activities.
• Provide security consultancy on projects and design.

Skills

Security consultancy

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ISO 27005

DevSecOps environments

Agile frameworks like SAFe

Job description

Security Consultant, Information Security

Onshore (UK) 3 days on site in Ipswich

The role involves providing security expertise to programs and AXA XL sub-entities. You will offer dedicated support and technical expertise to enable secure services.

The role includes working with key partners and project managers to understand and guide security due diligence, risk assessments, and security initiatives, ensuring good security practices are implemented.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with AXA XL business units to manage security effectively.
• Support governance and raise awareness of security activities.
• Provide security consultancy on projects, design, audits, and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and support risk management activities.
• Build relationships with business partners to understand plans and security needs.
• Review project security requirements and support secure lifecycle processes.
• Coordinate development of Risk Acknowledgement and Mitigation Plans.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Agile frameworks like SAFe.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps environments.
• Experience with risk assessments and security frameworks (ISO 27005, EBIOS).
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in multinational companies.

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks and offering innovative risk solutions with a focus on technology, data, and talent.