Information Security Analyst - Contract

Head Resourcing Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A small financial services organization in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst/Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on vulnerability management and requires strong knowledge of information security standards and practices. Ideal candidates will have experience with SAST/DAST tools and excellent communication skills. A hybrid working approach is offered, with a preference for local candidates.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Security Analyst or Engineer with complex information security projects.
• In-depth knowledge of information security standards like ISO27001.

Responsibilities

• Assessing vulnerability reports and collaborating with teams for timely mitigation.
• Working independently and in agile teams.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Information Security Standards

Risk Management

Compliance

Communication

Education

CISA

CISM

ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Tools

SAST/DAST tools

Tenable

Azure DevOps

Job description

Information Security Analyst/Engineer

Financial Services

Edinburgh

Contract - 6-months

Inside IR35

A small Edinburgh Financial Services organisation is currently seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst or Engineer with a strong background in vulnerability management, to join their team on an initial 6 month Contract.

The Contract will involve assessing vulnerability reports and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely mitigation & to be successful, key knowledge & experience should include:

• Recent experience working as a Security Analyst, Security Engineer or Vulnerability Analyst with strong experience with complex information security projects.
• In-depth knowledge & expertise of Information Security standards, technologies & methodologies etc (e.g., ISO27001).
• Strong grasp of security best practices, risk management, and compliance.
• Particular focus on Vulnerability Management utilising SAST/DAST tools, especially Tenable.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for tracking work items.
• Ability to work independently and in agile teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are a must as always.
• Any formal certifications like CISA, CISM, or ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor would be highly advantageous

With a hybrid-working approach, my client is ideally seeking candidates from local Scottish-Market who can commit to regular time onsite in Edinburgh. If the above details look of interest, PLEASE APPLY NOW to be considered.

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to: educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race, and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.