Information Security Analyst

Pension Protection Fund; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Information Security Analyst to enhance compliance with security practices. This role involves testing and reviewing existing controls and participating in audits and third-party meetings. You'll gain insights into the operations of a Government Arms-Length Body while making a significant impact on information security. The organization offers a supportive environment focused on career development and a comprehensive rewards package, including private medical insurance and generous pension schemes. If you're passionate about security and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Holiday Trading

Volunteering Leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in information security controls and frameworks.
• Comfortable with diverse technical concepts related to vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining compliance with recommended security practices.
• Conduct audit and review work on information security controls.

Skills

Information Security Controls

Risk Management

Compliance Frameworks

Technical Concepts

Education

Relevant Certifications

Higher Educational Qualifications

Job description

Tenure: Permanent - unfortunately we are unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship.

Position type: Full Time

The vacancy

We’re the Pension Protection Fund (PPF). We protect millions of people in the UK who belong to defined benefit pension schemes. When these schemes fail, we’re ready to help.

We do this by paying our members, charging a levy, and investing sustainably. Our work has a real impact on people’s lives, so we strive to do it well, with integrity and their future in mind.

Role Overview

We’re looking for an Information Security Analyst to join our team. The main function of the role is to assist the PPF in maintaining compliance based on recommended security practices.

This role focuses on testing and reviewing controls both in place and what is currently being delivered. Additionally, there will be a significant part of audit and review work, contributing to third-party supplier meetings to ensure Information Security is maintained.

Candidate Requirements

We require an individual with experience in information security controls and frameworks, ideally supported by relevant certifications or higher educational qualifications. You should be comfortable with diverse technical concepts and understand how they relate to vulnerabilities and risks.

Opportunities

Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how a Government Arms-Length Body (ALB) organization functions, while making a difference to the organization’s understanding of information security.

How to Apply

Sound like you? Apply now.

What We Offer

In return for your skills, experience, and commitment, we offer a challenging role within a supportive environment that encourages career development.

Our rewards package includes private medical insurance, health cash plan, critical illness insurance, holiday trading, volunteering leave, and a choice of generous defined benefit or defined contribution pension scheme.

We also provide opportunities for personal development and skills training.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We embrace diverse talent, welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of working. Whatever your background or how you identify, you’ll be welcome here.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, the highest accreditation under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.