InfoSec Consultant

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for an InfoSec Consultant
 

As an Information Security Consultant within Group Cyber and Security you will work with local, regional, and global IT, Service Providers and Zurich business functions to manage compliance, information security and IT risks to support the Business objectives of the Group.  

As part of this role, you will provide subject matter expertise and consultancy to projects and initiatives of varying size and complexity, with a focus on embedding “security by design” whilst supporting innovation. You will also provide Information Security advisory and Information Risk based consultancy through multiple channels within Zurich. 

Your Role

As an InfoSec Consultant your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
 

• Provide consultancy to major projects and services on effective mitigation of risks, and controls implementation.
• Assist with complex projects to identify business and technical security requirements, design security controls and test their effectiveness.
• Apply and support IT security, risk, and compliance technologies.
• Carry out control assurance for IT Service providers.
• Provide regional support and co-ordination for audit and other assurance processes.
• Contribute to IT Security/IT risk frameworks that serve as a basis for regulatory compliance, internal control processes and management of IT Security and IT risk.
• Initiate and maintain IT Security and IT risk management procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IT related policies and regulatory requirements; develop plans to remediate compliance gaps.
• Facilitate and take part in regular global IT Security and IT risk/control assessment initiatives.
• Support security event monitoring and incident response processes
• Work with the adoption of new Digital technologies and platforms across Zurich

Your Skills and Experience

As an InfoSec Consultant your skills and qualifications will include:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related subject
• Understanding of security requirements for cloud environments (predominantly PaaS & SaaS); experience with O365, Azure & AWS would be an advantage.
• Familiar with the concepts of Security by Design, DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with technical components of a network infrastructure
• Good understanding of Information/IT governance and risk management
• Excellent communication skills, being able to take part in meetings and provide expert advice.
• Proven experience with common information security controls / management frameworks, such as the NIST Cyber Security Framework and ISO27000

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Security Qualification - CISSP, CCSP (or other similar cloud security qualification)
• Knowledge & Experience of working with new digital technologies & platforms.
• Experience as an Information/IT Security/Risk Consultant for International Companies
• Familiar with Agile project management methodologies

Additional Information

Primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter XYZ is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.

Zurich is a strong brand. Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.