Security Analyst

Job description

If you are keen to pursue and develop a career in cyber security or IT, we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Technology at Aviva is an exciting place to be. We’re the UK’s largest insurer and a global leader that was awarded Digital Insurance Company of the Year at the Data, Analytics & Technology Awards for Insurance. Our Technology community is among the best resourced and most talented anywhere.

Our Global Chief Information Security Office (CISO) is looking for a Security Analyst to join the well-respected Cyber Security department. This job will be in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) team who run technical solutions that prevent data loss across Aviva’s global markets through the monitoring of data processing and transmission channels such as email, internet and printing.

DLP is a critical security control that protects Aviva from reputational damage and regulatory fines, hence we have a growing focus on improving controls to further protect Aviva. The team is made up of professionals who are passionate about providing a top-class service whilst also supporting each other, sharing knowledge and maintaining an enjoyable working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• IT system configuration and maintenance.
• Security control analysis and investigation of identified issues.
• Implementation of technical changes.
• Production and maintenance of technical and process documentation.
• Collaboration with colleagues across multiple disciplines and locations to ensure security controls are effective.

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs or Scottish National 5s at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent (must include Maths and English) is essential. Having or being on track for at least 3 A Levels graded B,C,C or equivalent would be preferable.
• A real passion and interest in building your career in technology or cyber security.
• Previous technical experience would be helpful, but a solid aptitude for IT and an ability to learn technical skills is more important.
• Good interpersonal skills and confidence in establishing positive relationships with teammates and other colleagues across the business.
• Comfortable working autonomously when needed, using personal organisation skills to get work done.

What will you get for this role?

• Salary of around £20,000 - £30,000 depending on skills, qualifications and experience. There is scope for this job to become an apprenticeship, if appropriate for the right candidate, in which case the salary will be reviewed to account for training costs.
• Generous defined contribution pension scheme.
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras” plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply).
• Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme.

Oh and by the way…

At Aviva, we always ‘Care More’. It’s our thing. We’re all about our people – that’s you – so we can be pretty flexible. If you need to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we’re very open to that. We’ll even try to bend work around your further studies or hobbies where we can!

As part of that we interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Just send us an email once you’ve applied, and we’ll make sure we interview you.

If you like the sound of all that, we’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Megan Douglas a call on 0121 234 7665 or send an email to megan.douglas@aviva.com.

*As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.