Information Security Specialist - Standards and Policies

BELIEVE IN BETTER

Do you believe in shaping a better, healthier, more sustainable future through the power of digital?

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.
It's finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live. As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we’re now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

And to get there, we need people with tech/digital/analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.

Sound like you? Then read on.

The opportunity:

As an Information Security Specialist - Standards and Policies, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of AIA's information systems and cyber environment. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, this permanent position will allow you to make a real impact in safeguarding our organisation. Reporting to the Manager of Information Security Governance, you will have the opportunity to support and drive our enterprise security program by providing governance and ensuring standards compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Local NZ focal point of contact for information security standards, policies, procedures.

• Regular review of AIA Group Information Security standards, policies and procedures.

• Identify controls required for the standard and compare controls against existing controls in eGRC.

• Identify gaps in controls and implement measures to ensure compliance.

• Perform regular assessments and testing of effectiveness and efficiency of controls.

• Update security controls and provides support on security controls covering internal assessments.

• Document and report control failures and gaps to information security management team.

• Provides remediation guidance and prepares management reports to track remediation activities.

• Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by information security team management in order to meet reasonable operational and/or other requirements.

• Regular interaction with NZ Technology Management, Security Team, project teams, Risk team(s) and Group Information Security to ensure compliance with information security standards, policies and procedures.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Graduate with an IT Security related degree or two years of security & risk experience in IT, Project Management Office, or Cyber Security gained in a large Financial Services organisation.

• Experience in developing and maintaining information security plans, strategy and policy to support and align with organisational information security initiatives and regulatory compliance.

• Good understanding of security best practices.

• Excellent technical skills across Microsoft, Linux and Network technologies.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Knowledge of risk management processes, e.g. methods for assessing and mitigating risks.

• Knowledge of information technology supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements and procedures.

• Able to work independently and adapt quickly to change.

• Knowledge of common security threats and vulnerabilities.

• Excellent team working and collaborative skills.

• Adaptable, able to interact and build strong relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Why choose AIA?

At AIA, we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better'.  We do this by offering:

• Opportunities to grow within the business through internal mobility

• Competitive employee benefits that include insurances, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme and an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge

• Membership to AIA Vitality, our science-backed health and wellbeing programme that provides the guidance, tools, and rewards to get more out of life and start thriving. AIA Vitality partners include Airpoints™, Woolworths, MoleMap, endota, Les Mills, Samsung, Garmin and many more!

• A supportive and inclusive workplace

• Flexible working arrangements.

If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, apply now!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. AIA NZ values diversity in the workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles. If you encounter accessibility barriers to the standard recruitment process, please email nz.talentacquisition@aia.com.

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