Investments Security Governance Consultant (hybrid or remote)

• About Us

   

  The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

   

  You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

   

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

   

   

  Location

   

   

  Belfast/ Derry – Londonderry/ Strabane/ Remote, GB

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

   

  The Security Governance Consultant I contributes to tasks supporting the development and evaluation of programs, processes, and procedures to mitigate cybersecurity risk and ensure protection of company information and assets; assists with research and develops understanding of pertinent Information Security policies and standards, industry and government regulations, as well as contracts and security requirements for third-party systems.

   

   

   

  The Security Governance Consultant supports in the operational day to day access control processes, supports the governance of SOX and operational controls, applies professional knowledge and recommends solutions where applicable.

   

   

   

  Responsibilities include (but aren't limited to):

   

  • Manage the recertifications of user access, including privileged access across various applications and infrastructure layers.
  • Manage the Cyber risks within the department for remediation/extension.
  • Assist the testing, debugging, performance analysis and documenting of the security access control solutions.
  • Develops understanding of business and technical needs for assigned area; contributes to tasks in support of development, communication and execution of programs and processes that provide guidance and promote cybersecurity risk awareness and management in alignment with operational needs.
  • Contributes to tasks in support of ongoing and audits of governance process and procedure compliance; documents and organizes results for use by business and more-senior governance roles. 
  • Performs basic research and materials preparation in support of information security policies and supporting documentation, regulatory, contract, and industry requirements for cybersecurity governance; assists in the creation, organization, and ongoing maintenance of desk level procedures and required documentation
  • Learns and becomes familiar with strategies for effective communication and successful interaction with peers
  • Review and build knowledge on published security policies and standards with good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to think conceptually, analytically, and creatively
  • Be able to work effectively in a team environment whilst performing well in a fast-paced environment

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK'
  • 1+ years of related IT governance or risk management or compliance experience.
  • Basic decision-making skills and ability to escalate when appropriate
  • Ability to establish and manage relationships with internal and external partners
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to analyze data and apply it to problem resolution

   

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Candidates with understanding of databases, operating systems/infrastructure preferred.
  • Basic SQL/automation skills would be a plus
  • CompTIA Security+ certification

   

   

  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.

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3r5tq3i 

   

   

  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.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 20th April 2022