Information Security Analyst

Mountain Warehouse; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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.

Benefits

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

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.

Benefits

• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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