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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Information Assurance Analyst
Location: London, , United Kingdom
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-02-03
Reference No. SF-183
Company Global Insurance Group
Location London
Salary £40,000 - £46,000
Package London allowance £3,710 + bonus up to 15% of basic salary,
Money-purchase pension scheme, 29 days holiday etc.
Start Date ASAP
Reports to Head of Group Information Security
The Role
To be responsible for assisting in the control and management of:
Information security and its implementation across the Group business units.
Risk Assessment elements of policies, standards, frameworks and processes to
effectively control the risk associated with the compromise, loss or damage to
the Groups information and/or the technology used to store and process that
information.
Assisting in the implementation of designated policies and associated
documents, ensuring management continuously evaluate, enhance and address
shortcomings in the Groups environment.
Managing the group-wide implementation of Information Security.
Ensuring that all IS risks are managed appropriately and in line with policy.
Ensuring that all IS exceptions and waivers are appropriately documented agreed
and signed off.
Reporting and escalating issues in a timely fashion.
Provide input into the development and evolution of Group Business Protection
Policy to ensure ongoing effectiveness of the Information Risk Management
function.
Context
To provide consultancy and management in the Aviva group for the information
security aspects of business protection.
Accountabilities
Providing advice and consultancy on the implementation of policies
Developing a Risk Assessment framework and reviewing key Risk Asessments
conducted within the Groups Business Units (BU).
Contributing to the IT Security Architecture in conjunction with Group IT and
BU IT functions.
Reviewing security configuration and build standards for key technical
platforms used by the BUs.
Reviewing potential strategic security products and components.
Assisting with investigations into breaches of IS policy or other IS-related
incidents.
Internal Relationships
Maintaining professional and supportive relationships with internal
stakeholders including:
Group BU
Group functions including Legal, Compliance, HR and Governance.
External Relationships
Maintaining professional and collaborative external relationships with:
• Security managers in other organisations
• Specialist IS / 3rd party consultants
• Suppliers of specialist services
• Representatives of Government departments (e.g. NISCC) and other
intelligence organisations
• Suppliers of specialist IS products
• Industry security bodies of knowledge and expertise
Qualifications
Degree level qualification
Recognised external security certification preferred (e.g., one of CISM/CISSP
etc)
Skills/Knowledge
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sound understanding of information security and risk management
Attention to detail as required
Ability to influence and change
Experience
At least 3 years of experience in information security, including risk
management, security strategy, architecture, and security awareness
At least 2 years experience in the financial services industry.
Experience of working in large international organisations is required.
Personal Attributes
Results Oriented
Understanding the customer
Leadership
Influencing and Networking
Initiative & Innovation
Other qualities include:
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Mental Agility
• Decisiveness
• Integrity
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Candidates must be eligable to work in the UK when applying
CONTACT
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Information Security Solutions
Iain Sutherland
iain@InformationSecuritySolutions.com
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