Information Security Analyst

Mountain Warehouse

London

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Remote working, 1-2 times per month in the office

Holiday allowance

50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends

Pension scheme

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a passionate Information Security Analyst to join its Information Security team in London. The role involves safeguarding the organization's data by assessing vulnerabilities, implementing controls, and providing security training. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, certifications, and excellent problem-solving skills, with a competitive salary and remote work options available.

Qualifications

3 years in IT operational role or similar.
Cyber security certifications (SSCP, Sec+ or similar).
Basic knowledge of cyber security concepts.

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to security events and incidents.
Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
Provide training and upskill staff on security topics.

Skills

Analytic skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Cyber security certifications (SSCP, Sec+)

3 Years minimum in an IT operational role

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint Security Tools

Vulnerability Management

Job description

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Description

We are looking for a passionate, highly motivated, and detail-oriented individual from an IT background, to join our Information Security team. As an Information Security Analyst, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of the organisation’s data and systems. You will work closely with the current Information Security team, the IT Department, and stakeholders across the organisation, to detect and mitigate potential threats, assess vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate controls and countermeasures. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in Information Security and contribute to the protection of the organisation.

Application Deadline: 2 July 2025

Department: IT

Location: London

Description

We are looking for a passionate, highly motivated, and detail-oriented individual from an IT background, to join our Information Security team. As an Information Security Analyst, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of the organisation’s data and systems. You will work closely with the current Information Security team, the IT Department, and stakeholders across the organisation, to detect and mitigate potential threats, assess vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate controls and countermeasures. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in Information Security and contribute to the protection of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities (working with the Information Security team):

Stay up to date with latest technologies, best practice, trends, and existing and emergent threats.
Monitor, analyse, and respond to security events/alerts/incidents/breaches, including as an escalation point out of hours for business teams
Create, monitor, and analyse regular vulnerability scans across endpoints, websites, and applications
Conduct security assessments, including:

o Internal/external applications

Third party vendors
Collaborate with other teams in IT and the wider business to advise on security requirements/controls at all stages of the process (design, development, testing, and deployment)
Conduct security simulations (org wide and targeted) to assist the wider employee awareness program.
Provide training and upskill staff (technical and non-technical) on new processes, emergent threats, and wider awareness on security topics.

We Would Like To Meet Someone Who Is

3 Years minimum in an IT operational role (or similar)
Cyber security certifications with related experience (SSCP, Sec+ or similar)
Basic knowledge of cyber security and networking concepts
Familiarity with common security frameworks, such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or similar
Basic understanding/experience of penetration test methodologies and tools
Excellent problem solving and analytic skills.
Strong written and verbal communications skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a variety of staff, both technical and non-technical
Ability to shift priorities on the go, based on both Security alerts and changing business priorities.

Desired

Experience within the Retail sector with exposure to EPOS systems
Previous experience with security tools (SIEM, Endpoint Security Tools, Email Gateway, Vulnerability Management etc)

Note: This description is indicative but not exhaustive, and additional tasks and responsibilities may be required. The organisation reserves the right to add, modify, or remove duties as necessary.

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