Information Security Analyst

Information security Analyst

We are seeking a skilled information security analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for protecting the organizations sensitive information and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. This role involves analysing security measures, implementing security protocols, and responding to client assessments/audits. External certification audits. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular assessments of the organisations security posture, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor security systems for unusual activity and potential threats, investigating any suspicious incidents.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols to safeguard information assets.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the implementation of security measures.
• Stay updated on security threats, trends and technologies.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees, to promote a culture of information security.
• Participate in incident response activities.
• Prepare and maintain information security policies and procedures.
• Co ordinate with external auditors.
• Responding to client assessment audit, information security assessments
• Conducting information security vendor assessments.

Qualification

• Qualification:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field. A relevant field certification, such as CISSP, CISA, Lead Auditor is beneficial
• Proven work experience working in information security.
• Proficiency in security tools, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS is beneficial
• Excellent analytical/problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as GDPR.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast pace environment, where tasks can change several times in a day.

Other

• Benefits:
• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity for professional development and growth
• 25 paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension
• Life insurance
• Private health insurance
• Employee discounts portals
• Cycle to work scheme and more