Information Security Analyst

Pendragon Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Greater London is seeking an Information Security Analyst to manage security systems and respond to incidents. You’ll analyze risks, collaborate with teams, and improve security measures. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of IT experience, critical thinking, and relevant technical certifications. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Pension

Critical illness pay

Life assurance

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Exclusive discounts on used car purchases

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to be resourceful and flexible in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage Information Security systems.
• Respond to security incidents and provide analysis.
• Collaborate to troubleshoot and resolve Information Security issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Effective communication

Resourceful and flexible

Education

Relevant technical degree

Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH)

Tools

IDS/IPS

NextGen firewalls

VPN

DLP

Data encryption

SIEM

Vulnerability assessment

Windows/Linux security

Job description

Information Security Analyst

Remote Role

Salary of up to £35,000 with pension, critical illness pay, life assurance, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Working within our IT team, you will support and manage Information Security systems, respond to security incidents, and provide analysis and reporting on asset security, access policies, data classification, and vulnerability management. This role requires self-management and effective collaboration with other teams, often working autonomously with minimal supervision.

You’ll have the opportunity to be involved with :

• Actively respond to Information Security Alerts, providing initial analysis, risk categorisation, and mitigation actions
• Collaborate with internal and external support resources to troubleshoot and resolve Information Security issues, and participate in escalation and reporting procedures
• Research, evaluate, and develop solutions to security risks and vulnerabilities, contributing to root cause analysis and continuous process improvement
• Collect and analyse data for Security Assessments, risk analysis, and technology environment evaluations
• Collaborate with SIEM resources to ensure security systems are maintained, monitored, and incidents are responded to according to procedures
• Participate in tasks related to vulnerability management, configuration compliance, firewall rules, email security, and system log reviews

Do you have what it takes to be a Pendragon Associate? We’re looking for someone who is :

• 3+ years of relevant IT experience, with strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Effective communication skills and a sense of urgency
• Ability to be resourceful and flexible in dynamic environments
• Knowledge of security hardening, configuration, deployment, and administration of various operating systems, databases, and networks
• Desirable: relevant technical degree and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or similar
• Experience with IDS / IPS, NextGen firewalls, VPN, DLP, data encryption, SIEM, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, Windows / Linux security, and security frameworks like ISO27001 / 27002, HIPAA, PCI, FISMA, ITIL, and COBIT

At Pendragon, Together, We’re Unstoppable :

Here at Pendragon, together, we’re unstoppable. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, and it’s the power of our group coming together that unlocks our potential to transform automotive retail. We thrive in a fast-paced environment where the doors are open, if you have the attitude and drive to walk through them. We’ll empower you with the opportunities to bring out the best in yourself, and in return you’ll support and bring out the best in others.

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We are dedicated to igniting the spark of movement and exploration. Our teams empower millions to experience the thrill of discovering new horizons, connecting with others, and embracing life’s fullest potential.