Job Description Summary
Job Title: Information Security Officer IT & Application
Type: Permanent
Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, with employees working from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices, and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers.
As our Information Security Officer for IT & Application Security, based in Edinburgh, you will play a vital role in ensuring that security is constantly improving amidst IT transformation such as our journey to the cloud and the implementation of DevSecOps. You will support the organisation in the planning, development, and administration of the division's activities related to Information Security Processes such as Vulnerability management, access management, data protection, and application security.
You will work with the fellow Sr Information Security Officer, supporting tasks related to application security and the secure development process, while also acting in a consulting/advisory capacity to review and reflect on business queries regarding IT security. You will support the ongoing technology transformation program within the organization from an IT security perspective and may take over some operational responsibilities such as Vulnerability management or IAM, if needed. It is also expected that you will support in reporting efforts towards the operational effectiveness of IT security controls for assurance assessments.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
1. Experience with compliance and information security.
2. Knowledge of the software development life cycle.
3. Experience working with developers and administrators supporting DevOps activities for application development/onboarding.
4. Familiarity with terms like CIS, SAST, DAST, SCA, WAF, IAST, Docker, and ASVS.
5. Experience with the right security measures in cloud environments, networks, operating systems, databases, servers, endpoints, etc.
6. Cloud-oriented with knowledge of and experience with AWS and Azure, and a willingness to further develop and maintain this knowledge through training.
7. Strong project management skills.
8. Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
What’s in it for you?
1. A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring.
2. A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%.
3. A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance.
4. 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time).
We know our staff have busy lives and commitments outside work, so we work flexibly where possible and have a hybrid approach to office working (typically 2 days in the office per week and the rest from home).
We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave, and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant, onsite Gym (Edinburgh), and online GP appointments.
We serve a diverse, ever-changing world. It's tough, but we work tirelessly to leave things better than we find them. If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, hit the "Apply" button.
Closing date: 5th July 2023
The legal bits:
We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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