Data & Information Security Analyst

Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Data & Information Security Analyst for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role involves protecting sensitive data in the legal sector, requiring a minimum of 5 years’ experience, and relevant professional certifications. Excellent salary and benefits are offered, including generous leave and hybrid working. The successful candidate will respond to security incidents and collaborate closely with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Data / Information Security role.
• Previous experience working within the legal sector is essential.
• Proven experience in a similar security-focused role within a law firm or legal services organisation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents.
• Support audits and maintain key accreditations such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party providers.

Skills

Knowledge and hands-on experience with ISO 27001:2022

Strong communication skills

Excellent time management

Knowledge of NIST and UK GDPR

Proactive and flexible approach

Education

Relevant professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+)

CISM

CompTIA Security+

Tools

XDR

EDR

SIEM

Job description

Data & Information Security Analyst | 18-Month FTC | Hybrid | Birmingham or Leeds

Our client is urgently seeking an experienced Data & Information Security Analyst to join their organisation on an 18-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of extension or progression into a permanent role.

This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days per week on site initially, reducing to 2 days per week once probation has been successfully completed.

🔍 The Role

Working across IT and Compliance, the successful candidate will play a key role in protecting sensitive data and digital assets within a legal sector environment. Responsibilities include monitoring, investigating and responding to security incidents, supporting audits, and maintaining key accreditations such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and third-party providers.

• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with ISO 27001:2022
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Data / Information Security role
• Previous experience working within the legal sector is essential
• Proven experience in a similar security-focused role within a law firm or legal services organisation
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+
• Strong knowledge of NIST, UK GDPR, Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus
• Practical experience with security tools and technologies including XDR, EDR and SIEM
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• A proactive, flexible and service-oriented approach

🎁 What’s on Offer

• Excellent salary
• Attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, pension scheme, hybrid working, private medical cover, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, retail discounts and more

Apply now for a confidential discussion. Interviews are taking place promptly.