Job Specifications
Ipswich, UK or Paris, France
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Policy and Standards Specialist is an expanding role and entails managing and communicating the changes to the AXA XL Information Security Policy (ISP) and supporting Standards, for the reference and benefit of all employees and contractors.
What you'll be doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
Responsibilities
The specialist will work under the responsibility of The Head of IS Services & Risk Management and will report to the Security Policy & Standards Lead. The responsibilities will include the following:
You must have a established IT background and good understanding of IT and Security technologies
Translating technical jargon and complex IT risks into business language is a must
Maintaining the ISP and Standards, ensuring proposed changes are evaluated, writing additional Standards and Guidelines
Capture updates from both AXA Group and AXA XL stakeholders
Participate in the AXA Group Policy Working Group (PWG), make suggestions and provide feedback on proposed changes. Perform gap analysis of changes against AXA XL ISP and Standards, highlight differences and discuss with stakeholders to see what effort would be required to comply, if this is to be a BAU activity or project
Prepare and present new and existing security policies and standards requiring change to the Information Security Steering Committee (ISSC) for discussion, answering questions and seeking approval
Present Information Security Policy and Security Standards updates to the Security Committee (SecCom) including C-level participants.
Maintain and improve the Policy and Standards Tracker, ensuring all changes are accurately recorded
Provide formal feedback to AXA Group Security on changes agreed or rejected by AXA XL
Ensure all IS documentation is reviewed at least annually, recording approved updates
Use diverse sources to monitor emerging threats and technologies, perform gap analysis against the existing ISP and Standards and produce recommended updates for the ISSC to review
Promote use of the ISP and Standards across AXA XL by collaborating with Internal Communications and other team leads as required
Provide guidance in response to questions on ISP and Standards requirements
Maintain and update the Policies and Standards page of the IS SharePoint site
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills And Abilities
Hold an active ISC2 CISSP or ISACA CISM certification (Required)
A good understand of Cloud technologies (Preferred).
Effective English written and verbal skills mandatory
Proficient in writing security policies and security standards (Required)
Expert analytical and reporting skills (Required)
Expert in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) (Required)
Ability to effectively communicate and positively influence diverse stakeholders and team members (Required)
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to create clear, concise and engaging presentations (Required)
Desired Skills And Abilities
Experience in global companies (Preferred)
Experience in information security management reporting and related methodologies (Preferred)
Experience in implementing ISO 27001/NIST/CSA (Preferred)
Knowledge of Information Security and Information Technology in relation to application of Policies (Preferred)
What we offer
Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another -- and our business -- to move forward and succeed.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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