Information Security Analyst

RSM UK; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and Flexible working

26 Days Holiday

Wellbeing benefits and tools

Access to 300+ training courses

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking an Information Security GRC Analyst to support the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and help develop and deliver the firm’s security training and awareness program.

You will contribute to governance, risk and compliance activities, promote good security behaviours, and help ensure policy adherence across the firm. The role emphasizes collaboration with the security team and business units to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in information security governance, risk management and compliance activities.
• Ability to write clear policies, processes and communications for varied audiences.
• Experience supporting information security awareness campaigns and training.
• Familiarity with supplier due diligence and third-party risk.
• Experience administering or supporting an ISMS (e.g., ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing operation, maintenance and improvement of the ISMS.
• Develop and deliver information security training and awareness programmes.
• Assist with policy, standard, process and procedure documentation.
• Support ISO 27001 certification activities and audit evidence collection.
• Support risk management activities and control remediation tracking.
• Assist with supplier assurance and due diligence reviews.
• Create engaging awareness content and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Information security

GRC

Policy writing

Awareness campaigns

Supplier assurance

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

The Information Security GRC Analyst will support the ongoing operation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), while also helping to develop and deliver the firm’s information security training and awareness programme.

The role combines governance, risk and compliance responsibilities with practical awareness activity to help colleagues understand their security responsibilities, embed good security behaviours and maintain compliance with relevant policies, standards and certification requirements.

• Supporting the day-to-day management, maintenance and continual improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), working closely with the wider Information Security Team
• Assisting with the development, reviewing and maintaining of information security policies, standards, processes and procedures
• Supporting ISO 27001 and other relevant certification activities, including evidence gathering, audit preparation, control review and remediation tracking
• Assisting with internal information security audits and control assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify opportunities for improvement
• Supporting information security risk management activities, including risk assessments, risk treatment tracking and maintenance of relevant risk documentation
• Conducting supplier assurance activities, including due diligence reviews, assessment of new software and services, review of existing suppliers and participation in supplier visits where required
• Working closely with the in-house training team to create clear, engaging and interactive awareness content, including presentations, guidance materials and e-learning modules
• Support the planning, scheduling and delivery of regular awareness sessions, workshops and briefings on key security topics and good practice
• Managing and scheduling phishing simulation exercises, supporting follow-up communications, reporting and learning activities where required
• Monitoring the effectiveness of training and awareness activity, using feedback, completion data, phishing results and other metrics to identify improvement opportunities

What we are looking for

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Relevant experience in an information security, GRC, risk, compliance or assurance role, including supporting or administering an ISMS.
• Good understanding of information security governance, risk management, compliance activities and control assurance.
• Experience supporting policy, process or procedural documentation, with the ability to write clearly for different audiences.
• Experience supporting information security awareness, training or communications campaigns.
• Awareness of supplier assurance, third-party due diligence or client security questionnaire processes.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.