Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst

Salary: £50,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Information Security Analyst to join a thriving organisation - offering hybrid working.

This role is perfect for someone looking to further develop both Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and technical security skills within a business that truly values professional growth. You will be part of a knowledgeable information security team during a period of significant expansion, with access to comprehensive training, continuous coaching, and clear pathways for career advancement.

What you'll do:

As an Information Security Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the organisation's digital assets by working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple departments. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting policy development in line with leading frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST, overseeing vulnerability management activities alongside IT professionals, conducting architectural reviews for new projects, and helping drive continuous improvement in technical controls.

You will also be instrumental in managing third party risks by assessing supplier compliance, contributing to incident response processes when issues arise, preparing insightful metrics for leadership teams.

• Collaborate with teams across the business to identify, assess, and track risk mitigation activities through to completion.
• Support the creation and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.
• Assist in managing third party risk processes by evaluating external partners' security postures and ensuring compliance with internal requirements.
• Work closely with Security Operations and IT teams to oversee vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts effectively.
• Conduct thorough reviews of security architecture for new systems and services to ensure robust protection measures are in place from the outset.
• Evaluate existing technical security controls, recommend improvements where necessary, and help implement new solutions as required.
• Contribute to the deployment of advanced security tools and technologies that enhance the organisation's overall cyber resilience.
• Oversee the incident management process by supporting detection, response, reporting, and resolution of security incidents.
• Prepare clear security metrics reports for stakeholders at all levels to inform decision-making and demonstrate progress against objectives.
• Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organisation by supporting educational initiatives and engagement programmes.

What you bring:

You will bring proven experience on protecting sensitive data within regulated environments. Your background should include hands-on involvement with risk assessments, policy development aligned with industry standards like ISO 27001 or NIST, vulnerability management activities spanning identification through remediation, and direct participation in incident response processes.

• Demonstrable experience applying risk assessment methodologies to identify vulnerabilities and recommend effective mitigations is highly valued.
• Recognised information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST ensures you can contribute meaningfully to policy development.
• A solid understanding of core security technologies-including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection platforms-and their practical application is important.
• Experience supporting vulnerability management processes from identification through remediation demonstrates your ability to manage risk proactively.
• Proficiency in evaluating technical controls across diverse environments enables you to recommend targeted improvements that strengthen defences.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your information security career within an inclusive environment that values your growth and wellbeing, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your future as an Information Security Analyst awaits!

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