Information Security Analyst

Head Resourcing Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A small financial services organization in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst for a 6-month contract. The role involves managing vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates will have expertise in vulnerability management, risk management, and relevant certifications, and should be able to work both independently and collaboratively in agile teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex information security projects.
• In-depth knowledge of information security standards like ISO27001.
• Ability to work independently and in agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess vulnerability reports and collaborate with teams for mitigation.
• Utilize SAST/DAST tools for vulnerability management.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Information Security Standards

Risk Management

Security Best Practices

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

CISA

CISM

ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Tools

Tenable

Azure DevOps

SAST/DAST tools

Job description

Information Security Analyst

Contract - 6-months, Inside IR35

£400-£450 per day

Edinburgh

Financial Services

A small Edinburgh Financial Services organisation is currently seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst with a strong background in vulnerability management, to join their team on an initial 6 month Contract & working from their office based in Edinburgh (hybrid).

The Contract will involve assessing vulnerability reports and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely mitigation & to be successful, key knowledge & experience should include:

• Recent experience working as an Information Security Analyst, Security Engineer or Vulnerability Analyst with strong experience with complex information security projects.
• In-depth knowledge & expertise of Information Security standards, technologies & methodologies etc (e.g., ISO27001).
• Strong grasp of security best practices, risk management, and compliance.
• Particular focus on Vulnerability Management utilising SAST/DAST tools, especially Tenable.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for tracking work items.
• Ability to work independently and in agile teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are a must as always.
• Any formal certifications like CISA, CISM, or ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor would be highly advantageous

With a hybrid-working approach, my client is ideally seeking candidates from local Scottish-Market who can commit to regular time onsite in Edinburgh. If the above details look of interest, PLEASE APPLY NOW to be considered.

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to: educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race, and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.