Cyber Risk Management Delivery Lead (hybrid)

• About Us

   

  At Allstate Northern Ireland, we believe it’s more than just a job.  We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers.  It’s about you, your future and where you want to get to.

   

  Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience.  We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies.  Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards — no matter which team you join.

   

  We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised.  We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results.  We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working model with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees. 

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast / Derry / Londonderry / Strabane

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

   

  Security Governance manages the data protection strategies for the company.  This is accomplished through the development, implementation and administration of programs that help address compliance requirements to state, federal and industry standards, while protecting their stakeholders and related information.
   

  This position is for a Cyber Risk Management Delivery Lead in the Allstate Technology & Strategic Ventures (ATSV) Information Security department.  The Cyber Risk Management Delivery Lead will be responsible for supporting the company’s efforts to identify, track, govern, report on and reduce cyber risks. 

   

  This individual will be a key contributor managing operational activities to reduce risk to the company in close consultation with other Information Security, ATSV and business partners.  This person will lead tracks of work for cyber risk remediation issues related to specific risk remediation projects and provide assistance/guidance to cyber risk analysts in the daily management of Allstate’s cyber risk. 

   

  The senior analyst will understand information security best practices, risk assessment methodologies and working across multi-functional teams. 

   

  • Ensure the strategic alignment of information security with business strategy to support organizational objectives.
  • Identify and support measures to manage and mitigate risks and reduce potential impacts on information resources to a level acceptable to the senior management of the company.
  • Partner with all areas of the business, IT and business partners on risk remediation related projects.
  • Understand business and client requirements and work with the business areas to define appropriate security actions and activities while meeting the business need.
  • Acts as a Change Catalyst for a risk based approach to delivery of services and systems.
  • Drive discussions and provide guidance & support in managing and reducing risk remediation efforts across business functional areas.
  • Improve KPIs, metrics, and trending for the risk management and remediation function.
  • Monitor, track, document and report on risk remediation activities.
  • Respond to and assist with audits, assessments and compliance requests.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for the organization's risk remediation processes and efforts.
  • Provide influence and support to peers across risk remediation team to successfully deliver on business commitments.
  • Assessing risk using a standard methodology and consulting with subject matter experts to build risk remediation and risk reduction plans.
  • Meet SLAs for processing cyber risk submissions according to quality control baselines and clearly reports risks and risk trends.

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • 5 years of IT security experience, 2 of which are in cyber risk.  
  • Strong understanding of IT security best practices.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance and control requirements such as: PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO, NIST, and IT Controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead discussions/projects and participate in cross functional teams, including offsite, remote and offshore resources.
  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Self-directed, works with minimal guidance, and recognizes when guidance needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of evolving technology and associated threats
  • Knowledge of ArcherGRC a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical resources.
  • Effective written, verbal communication skills. Ability to tailor communication style to audience at hand

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

  Closing Date:  Tuesday 17^th August 2021

   

  Apply here: https://bit.ly/3lrgqmw 

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women.  All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.