Information Security Analyst

Squarepoint Capital; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is looking for an Information Security Analyst to join their Security Operations team. The role involves providing support for security inquiries, managing vulnerabilities, and assessing third-party software. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical foundation and a passion for cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required but a strong interest in information security.
• Exposure to security frameworks and industry best practices such as NIST CSF.
• Understanding of network protocols like DNS, HTTP, and TLS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for security-related questions.
• Identify, track, and coordinate remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Investigate and respond to security alerts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Familiarity with common attack techniques

Basic scripting skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM related field

Job description

Team: Information Security Position Overview:

Squarepoint is seeking an Information Security Analyst to join the Security Operations team. The Information security Analyst provides first line of support for security inquires, manages vulnerability assessments, assesses third-party vendors and software requests, and investigates and responds to security alerts. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, problem-solving skills and a passion for cybersecurity.

• Serve as the first point of contact for security-related questions and provide initial support.
• Identify, track, and coordinate remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Assess third-party vendors and software for security risks before approval.
• Investigate and respond to security alerts.
• Collaborate with other security sub-teams on projects to enhance security capabilities, gaining exposure and growth opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• No prior work experience required, but a strong interest in information security and relevant technical skills are required.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to work with technical and non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with common attacks techniques and emerging security trends.
• Exposure to security frameworks and industry best practices (such as NIST CSF, CIS Critical Security Controls).
• Awareness of common cryptographic principles and algorithms, including encryption, hashing, and key exchange methods.
• Understanding of key network protocols, including DNS, HTTP, TLS, SSH, TCP, UDP, ARP, IP, and IPSec.
• Understanding of stateful and stateless firewalls and how they control network traffic.
• Basic scripting skills in languages like Python or PowerShell for automating security tasks and analysis.

Nice to have:

• 1-2 years of exposure to security operations or a relevant IT role.
• Experience with security tools such as EDR, SIEM, firewalls, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Knowledge of cloud security concepts and practices.
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux systems security.
• Exposure to penetration testing techniques, tools, and methodologies.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., Security+, CEH, OSCP)