Information Security Lead

Are you passionate about cloud security and ready to lead in a fast-paced agile environment

Were looking for an Information Security Lead to join our team and help shape the future of secure cloud operations at Legal & General. Youll lead the Azure product teams security and compliance efforts - ensuring secure development and operation of the Groups strategic Azure Platform.

This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of technology influencing how we protect our platforms and data while enabling innovation and speed.

What youll be doing:

• Translating enterprise-wide security policies into practical domain-specific initiatives
• Designing and embedding security frameworks into the DevSecOps lifecycle
• Acting as a trusted security partner to product teams and stakeholders
• Driving compliance through scalable automated controls and governance
• Delivering clear data-driven security performance reporting
• Leading risk assessments and supporting mitigation strategies
• Promoting a proactive security culture through mentoring and collaboration
• Championing a proactive security culture across your domain by mentoring engineers influencing product leadership and embedding security as a shared responsibility

Qualifications :

Who were looking for:

• Strong knowledge of Azure security principles and cloud architecture patterns
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST ISO27001 or MS-CSB
• Ability to influence and guide technical teams on security best practices
• Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP CCSP MS Certified Security Engineer)
• Experience in a DevSecOps environment including policy-as-code and security testing automation using CI/CD tools including GitHub Terraform and Veracode
• Experience with implementing and managing Azure Compliance using native tools like Microsoft Defender and Azure Policy as well as third party CSPM tools like Wiz/Orca Security

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are the many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• In 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time