Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Hybrid – North Birmingham
£45,000 – £60,000
The Role
We’re hiring an Information Security Analyst to join a growing, consumer-facing business at a key stage in its development. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day security operations, compliance activity, and incident response, helping to strengthen and mature our overall security posture.
This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on Cyber Essentials Plus, SIEM monitoring, and practical security improvement across a modern Microsoft-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Cyber Essentials Plus implementation, annual re-certification, and ongoing compliance
- Monitor and investigate security alerts using SIEM tooling, managing incidents through to resolution
- Support incident response, including triage, containment, and reporting
- Manage DSARs in line with data protection requirements
- Support security operations across endpoint, email, and cloud environments
- Work with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve controls
- Contribute to continuous improvement of security processes and awareness
Tools & Technologies (open to others)
Mimecast
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Purview
SentinelOne
Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
Microsoft 365 security stack
About You
- Experience in an Information Security, SOC, or Cyber Security Analyst role
- Hands-on involvement with Cyber Essentials Plus (implementation and re-certification)
- Strong experience in SIEM monitoring and incident response
- Familiarity with Mimecast, Defender, Purview, and SentinelOne
- Experience handling DSARs and data protection processes
- Confident working in fast-paced operational environments
If you’re looking for a role where you can take real ownership of security operations and make a visible impact in a growing business, we’d like to hear from you.
Information Security Analyst
Hybrid – North Birmingham
£45,000 – £60,000