Information Security Analyst

Compare the Market; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Information Security Analyst, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of information systems. This position offers a dynamic environment where you will engage with various stakeholders, analyze security incidents, and contribute to the development of security awareness programs. With a focus on creativity and continuous improvement, you will be part of a team that values diverse skills and experiences. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including hybrid working and professional development opportunities, as you help shape a secure future.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Generous Holiday Allowance

Electric Car Schemes

Paid Development Days

Wellbeing Days

CSR Days

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Information Security for business is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily BAU analyst tasks and oversee cyber controls.
• Conduct third-party security due diligence reviews and identify risks.
• Analyze logs and alerts from security tools to identify anomalies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Understanding of Policies and Standards

Knowledge of Information Security

Data Protection Knowledge

Job description

Join to apply for the Information Security Analyst role at Compare the Market.

Our purpose is to make great financial decision-making easy for everyone, and that purpose drives us every day.

We’re on a mission to create an automated quoting engine with a simple experience, wrapped in a brand everyone loves! We change lives by making it easy to switch and save money, and that’s why good things happen when you meerkat.

We’d love you to be part of our journey.

As an Information Security Analyst (Level 1) within the Security team, you’ll handle daily BAU analyst tasks (approximately 100 security inquiries a day), oversee cyber controls, third-party due diligence, security awareness, cyber risk management, monthly reviews and reporting, physical security, and security-related business queries. You will serve as a trusted source of security advice, aligning with the NIST framework and InfoSec standards, providing guidance on technical controls, and engaging hands-on with security tooling.

Everyone is welcome.

We foster a culture of creativity, passion, continuous improvement, and celebration of wins. Our inclusive workplace encourages employees to bring their authentic selves. We value diverse skills, experiences, and ideas. You don’t need to tick all boxes, but we’d love to hear what makes you great for this role.

Some of the great things you’ll be doing:

• Providing advice for information security queries
• Analyzing logs and alerts from security tools to identify anomalies
• Conducting third-party security due diligence reviews and identifying risks
• Completing external due diligence requests from partners
• Updating and delivering security awareness programs, including presentations
• Initial analysis and response to security incidents
• Performing line 1 security control checks on applications and systems
• Contributing to monthly and quarterly MI reports
• Advising on InfoSec standards and cyber controls across the business
• Collaborating in a matrixed, virtual environment with internal and external stakeholders

What we’d like to see from you:

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Attention to detail and high-quality output
• Ability to communicate verbally to large audiences
• Understanding of how policies and standards interact with frameworks
• Knowledge of Information Security for business
• Basic understanding of Data Protection controls and practices
• Familiarity with the NIST framework is preferred but not essential

There’s something for everyone.

We offer opportunities for growth, autonomy, and support from a talented team. Our benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, electric car schemes, paid development, wellbeing and CSR days, and more.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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