Global Information Security Analyst

Bird & Bird LLP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird & Bird LLP is seeking a motivated Information Security Analyst to join its global Information Security Team. The role spans security operations, incident response, governance, risk management, compliance and supplier assurance, working across IT, risk and external security providers.

You will help maintain the ISMS, support audits and promote a strong security culture across the firm, with opportunities to influence international projects and technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in information security, cyber security or security operations.
• Experience investigating security incidents and managing alerts.
• Good understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID and cloud security principles.
• Experience with vulnerability management programmes.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and security governance practices.
• Experience with security tooling such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners and email security platforms.
• Experience in a law firm, professional services or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Security technologies including Defender, Sentinel, Purview and Entra ID.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate and respond to security alerts across on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Lead incident triage, containment and post‑incident reviews to minimise risk.
• Coordinate vulnerability management and remediation across infrastructure and cloud services.
• Support ISMS activities including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus compliance.
• Deliver security guidance on new technologies, projects and AI initiatives.
• Manage third‑party security assurance activities and audits.
• Provide security awareness training and promote a security culture across the organisation.

Skills

Information security

Cyber security

Security operations

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security governance

Security frameworks

Risk assessment

Security tooling

Cloud security

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Vulnerability scanners

Email security platforms

Job description

Bird & Bird LLP is seeking a motivated Information Security Analyst to join its global Information Security Team. The role spans security operations, incident response, governance, risk management, compliance and supplier assurance, working across IT, risk and external security providers.

You will help maintain the ISMS, support audits and promote a strong security culture across the firm, with opportunities to influence international projects and technology solutions.