Information Security Specialist Job In Dublin

Information Security Specialist sought by Allianz plc to perform risk assessments, ensure adherence to security policies, and support business goals in a secure manner.

Allianz plc, a trusted insurance partner to over 700,000 customers across the island of Ireland, is seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to join its team. With a local and global brand built on trust, integrity, and outstanding customer service for over one hundred years, Allianz plc offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to grow security expertise within an experienced team.

**Key Responsibilities:** • Perform Information Security risk assessments • Ensure adherence to Allianz Group and local Security policy, directives, standards and guidelines • Support the business in securely achieving its goals • Conduct assessments of management, operation, and technical security controls of IT systems • Research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in IT systems and networks • Perform governance and oversight activities on identity & access management • Undertake third party risk assessments • Analysis and testing of systems security • Maintain understanding of the evolving threat landscape

**Requirements:** • Minimum of 3 years Information Security risk assessment experience • Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and methods • Technical background in one or more of the following: Identity & Access Management, Third Party Risk Management, M365 and Azure Cloud Security • Working understanding of a broad range of security controls including secure network design concepts, vulnerability management, security monitoring, antivirus technologies etc. • Understanding of best practices and frameworks such as COBIT, ISO, ISF, NIST, CIS & OWASP • Systems administration of one or more of Linux, Windows Server and Active Directory or i Series AS/400 • Previous experience performing application, vendor and/or infrastructure risk assessments • Exposure to Data Analysis, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence • Understanding of business continuity planning relative to various cyber threat scenarios • Cyber Security Management Reporting with experience with M365, Power BI, Power Apps • Exposure to Qualys suite of vulnerability management tools, Service Now and/or Dell One Identity Manager • Familiarity with security architecture concepts, Power Shell scripting or penetration testing experience

**Minimum Qualifications:** • Two or more of Security+, SSCP or Computer Science Degree, CISSP