Information Security Analyst

Howden Joinery Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier is seeking an InfoSec Analyst to ensure PCI DSS certifications and manage security incidents. The role involves delivering PCI DSS certificates for payment gateways, conducting risk assessments, and supporting IT projects. Strong communication and technical skills are essential, along with a recognised Cyber Security qualification. This position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual company bonus

Excellent pension scheme (company matched up to 12%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

Qualifications

• Experience in presentation and training techniques in IT security is advantageous.
• Knowledge of ISO27001 and PCI DSS frameworks.
• Ability to build effective relationships to influence business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage PCI DSS certification for payment gateways.
• Lead incident management investigations.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Engage with IT projects to ensure security reviews are performed.

Skills

Technical Operations Security experience

Experience of PCI DSS certification

Strong communication skills

Ability to assess system controls

Influence best practice

Problem analysis and resolution

Education

Recognised Cyber Security qualification (CISA, CISMP, CISM or equivalent)

Job description

Job Overview

This InfoSec Analyst role will be to ensure that PCI DSS certifications is achieved and maintaining all appropriate payment gateways used by Howdens. The role will also play a key role in managing security incidents and in assessing risks and vulnerabilities identified. Our Cyber team are based from our office on Brackmills Business Park, Northamptonshire and you will be expected to work onsite 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a plan to deliver PCI DSS certification to all appropriate payment gateways within Howdens.
• Work with 3rd party PCI DSS assessor, organise and scope the assessments.
• Lead with incident management investigations and assist with the coordination of any remediation activities.
• Provide technical project support representing information security.
• Support the PMO (Project Management Office) to ensure appropriate security is assessed within projects alongside overseeing supplier compliance to Howdens needs for Cyber Security.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Engage with IT projects to perform Security Reviews and ensure findings are appropriately communicated and added to the appropriate logs to be managed.
• Engage with external organisations working with Howdens to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Howdens information is maintained.

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical Operations Security experience with a focus on governance.
• Experience of PCI DSS certification and maintaining this with a large organisation.
• Ability to assess system controls based on a documented standard.
• Will be able to demonstrate ability in problem analysis and resolution.
• Strong communication skills to be able to influence best practice at all levels of the organisation, with the ability to explain technical problems to non-technical business stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to build effective relationships to influence and negotiate business outcomes.
• Experience of working with and presenting findings to Senior Stakeholders.
• Hold recognised Cyber Security qualification (CISA, CISMP, CISM or equivalent).
• Knowledge of industry related frameworks such as ISO27001, PCI DSS.
• Candidates with experience in presentation and training techniques in matters of IT security is advantageous as is anyone with familiarity in business continuity and crisis management activities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual company bonus.

• Excellent pension scheme (company matched up to 12%).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Staff Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.