Information Security Analyst

Essential Recruitment; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist Tech recruitment business is seeking an Information Security Analyst to join their team in Preston. This role involves ensuring compliance with security policies, working closely with stakeholders to enhance security measures, and performing assessments of security threats. The successful candidate will have in-depth experience in Cyber Security technologies, particularly in Physical Security settings, and must possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £61,500 plus an excellent bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in an Information Security Analyst role.
• Strong expertise with Cyber Security technologies within a Physical Security setting.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Information Security Manager on Cyber Security advisory.
• Assist in managing the Cyber Security compliance schedule.
• Carry out detailed assessments of the current threat landscape.

Skills

Cyber Security technologies

Stakeholder management

Intrusion Detection Systems

Intrusion Prevention Systems

CCTV

Vulnerability detection

GDPR

NIST

ISO 27001

Penetration testing

Job description

Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst - Physical Security, Asset Security, Cyber Security Assessments, Cyber Threats, PSP, CRISK, CISSP, RSES, NIST, CAF, ISO 27001 - Hybrid (Preston) - to £61,500 + excellent bonus + bens

My client has an urgent need for an Information Security Analyst with in‑depth experience of ensuring that Physical Security is fully compliant with security policy. This will entail acting in an advisory role, working closely with multiple stakeholders and management to mature my clients security posture.

Information Security Analyst Role and Responsibilities

• Work very closely with the Information Security Manager to form a Cyber Security advisory service to the Physical Security function
• Assist in creating and managing the Cyber Security compliance schedule
• Carrying out detailed assessments of the current threat landscape including risks / threats and supporting Cyber Security audits
• Creating and presenting detailed Cyber Security reporting including the management of escalations
• Contribute to Cyber Security testing, training and company-wide communication
• Use and interpretation of penetration testing data and vulnerability management platform

Information Security Analyst Skills and Experience

• In-depth experience in an Information Security Analyst role
• Strong expertise with Cyber Security technologies within a Physical Security setting (Intrusion Detection Systems IDS, Intrusion Prevention Systems IPS, vulnerability detection, log collection systems, SIEM solutions, CCTV, ACS)
• Experience of carrying out detailed Cyber Security assessments across the full Physical Security environment
• Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills including the ability to write and present detailed reports
• Thorough understanding of Physical Security and information security law including GDPR and NIS
• Exposure to Cyber Security frameworks, standards and certifications : NCSC CAF, NIST, ISO 27000 series, CIS, PSP, CRISK, RSES

The role will also involve taking responsibility for reviewing Cyber Security policies, assisting with incident and security reviews and ensuring that business processes comply with internal Cyber Security frameworks. Strong written and verbal and communication skills will be needed.

Essential Recruitment is a specialist Tech recruitment business with an in-depth understanding of the rapidly‑changing nature of the Tech market. We build long‑term relationships with our clients and candidates based on our core values of Trust, Integrity and Delivery