Information Security Analyst

hackajob; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Information Security Analyst for their Stoke-on-Trent location. This entry-level position requires a strong understanding of cyber security principles and hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning. You will conduct risk assessments and communicate your findings. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and is ideal for those starting their career in Information Technology.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of information/cyber security principles and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and risk evaluation.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability scanning across business endpoints using industry-leading tools.
• Analyze and assess risk from scan results; communicate findings effectively.
• Create technical documentation and stay current on emerging threats.

Skills

Understanding of information/cyber security principles

Experience with vulnerability scanning

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

hackajob Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom

Information Security Analyst

hackajob Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom

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Information Security Analyst - Vulnerability Management (Stoke-on-Trent)

Role Summary

You’ll work within the Vulnerability Management team, ensuring IT systems are secure through continuous scanning and risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability scanning across business endpoints using industry-leading tools.
• Schedule scans to meet reporting requirements while ensuring minimal impact on operations.
• Analyze and assess risk from scan results; communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to meet scanning and remediation targets.
• Integrate information security considerations into project lifecycles.
• Liaise with governance and compliance stakeholders to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Act as an escalation point when needed.
• Create technical documentation and stay current on emerging threats.
• Participate in audits when necessary.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of information/cyber security principles and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and risk evaluation.
• Skilled in security-related technical investigations.
• Familiarity with industry-standard security practices and emerging technologies.
• Awareness of the current PCI DSS standards.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented, pragmatic, and flexible in your approach.

Work Arrangement

• Eligible for hybrid work-from-home arrangements

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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