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AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title:Security Consultant

Location:London, UK (Hybrid, 3 days a week)

Employment Type:Full time - permanent

The job

In the AVEVA Group’s Security function, the Director of Security Architecture leads on second line technical assurance to support AVEVA's three lines of defence model. TheSecurity Consultantwill be responsible for engaging in technical assurance of internal and external products. They will also provide support and guidance to first line security teams on security matter across the Group, this will include contributing to policies, standards and guidance.

Although it does require a reasonable amount of technical knowledge, this is a generalist role, with room for personal development in a number of directions including technical knowledge, cloud and networking systems, vulnerability investigation, & governance and risk management. It is a role that suits a self motivated person with a strong sense of curiosity and good inter personal skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support and advice within the Security Function and to other stakeholders.
  • Provide support and guidance on technical aspects of policy, risk, and strategy to first line teams (eg. IT, products, and other functions).
  • Assist with the running of the technical security Communities of Interest, a regular series of meetings that will draw together security specialists across the Group.
  • Identify and investigate technical security issues and suggests remediations as part of ongoing process improvement exercises. Root cause analysis will include people, process and technology, not just the technological aspect.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of a policy and standards library.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous consultancy experience, or experience in a variety of sectors.
  • Prior role with significant exposure to security and enterprise technology used in global business, particularly cloud technologies.
  • Experience with common information security and risk management frameworks, such as Mitre ATT&CK, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 2700x and 31000, the ITIL, COBIT and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or Centre for Internet Security (CIS) frameworks.
  • A broad knowledge and understanding of the cyber security threat landscape and research.
  • Significant and proven experience of dealing with cyber security incidents and associated response measures

Desired Skills

  • 5+ years of full-time dedicated experience in cyber security
  • Exposure to working in or with Software Development teams is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with operations and security in industrial sectors such as, Energy, Manufacturing, Marine and Pharmaceutical industry sectors would be beneficial.
  • Familiarity with predominant public cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Understanding of Industry trends in cloud technologies for public, private and hybrid cloud deployments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, related field; or equivalent combination of education/professional experience in a similar role

Security at AVEVA

AVEVA is one of the oldest software companies, and yet remains at the forefront of bridging Industrial Technologies with Cloud and AI systems. AVEVA provides solutions which allow digitally connected communities to accelerate efficiency, agility and sustainability by building connected information ecosystems.

For our customers security is paramount, and we use the three lines of security approach to check and recheck that our people, process and technology can all be entrusted with our customers’ assets. This vacancy is to work in the Security Function, which acts as Second Line, assuring the digital, physical and human security of the AVEVA Group.

UK Benefits include:

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesSoftware Development

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