Security Analyst

Job description

Are you seeking an ambitious opportunity in the exciting world of Information Security? We are currently recruiting for a passionate and driven individual to join our amazing team of Digital Security Specialists in either Norwich or York.

The team is part of the wider Cyber Operations function in the Global CISO Team. As a Security Analyst, you will work with dedicated colleagues across Digital Channels Security Operations to help secure Aviva’s Global Perimeter.

This role is focused upon the operational functions within the Global Digital Security Operations team and would work specifically as part of the Web Application Firewall (WAF) team. It is a truly unique opportunity for a keen and focused individual to gain valuable knowledge and experience, including:

• Working with sophisticated technologies and experienced cyber security specialists to help secure the digital services that are deployed by Aviva
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of how the DNS and HTTP protocols work
• An understanding of the threats posed to web applications
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of how to protect and defend web applications and infrastructure
• Understanding of Email Security Standards (SPF, DKIM and DMARC), TLS and certificate management, Domain Management including portfolio management and changes to DNS
• How Brand Protection is important to an organisation like Aviva

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive and support the continuous improvement of the security of Aviva’s Global Perimeter to positively help protect from potential threats
• Communicate and support the implementation of security standard methodologies and processes to ensure Aviva has a proactive security posture whilst helping to reduce exposure and attack surface
• Triage alerts to identify risks and vulnerabilities using our tooling or through threat intelligence; assess the impact, remediate or liaise with the vital team(s) to help handle issues through to remediation
• Assist with other activities within Digital Channels Security Operations as the need arises to protect the perimeter

Skills & Experience Required

• A clear interest and passion for working within the Digital Security space
• Ability to work to clearly defined processes and procedures
• Be driven when learning new technologies and/or getting involved in new areas of work
• Ability to proactively own and handle problems through to resolution
• Strong decision-making skills in order to triage and prioritise issues based upon assessing customers timelines, the risk and potential impact
• Good interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and able to communicate
• Comfortably at all levels and across different levels in the organisation
• Strong problem-solving skills

What will you get for this role?

• Competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• Generous defined contribution pension scheme
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review
• Holiday allowance of 29 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.

We care deeply about welcoming people no matter where they’re from, how old they are or what disability they have. We encourage applications from every age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or caring responsibility. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.

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 need an alternative method of applying, please give Danielle Stallard-Trueman a call on: 0121 234 7614 or ping them an email at: danielle.stallard-trueman@aviva.com
 

*As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean you must 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.