Information Security Analyst - Cyber Risk

Harrington Starr; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Harrington Starr is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support international cyber security initiatives across a regulated environment. The role covers governance, risk, security operations, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen practices globally.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in cyber security, understands regulatory requirements, and is eager to work with AI-enabled tools to improve reporting and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Cyber Security or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of cyber security principles, risks, and security controls.
• Familiarity with local and international regulatory requirements.
• Certifications are desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with technical and business stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in AI and emerging technologies to boost productivity.
• Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of cyber security policies, standards, and programmes across the business.
• Partner with technology, risk, and business teams to strengthen cyber security practices.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and reporting cyber security risks, control gaps, and remediation activities.
• Support cyber security investigations and incident response alongside Security Operations teams.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and updates for senior management and governance forums.
• Track and communicate the progress of cyber security programmes and initiatives.
• Coordinate activities to support security events and help protect business operations.
• Promote cyber security awareness and best practices across the organisation.
• Support the adoption of AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, analysis, operational efficiency, and business processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the cyber security function.

Skills

Cyber Security

Governance

Risk Management

Security Operations

Stakeholder Engagement

AI Tools

Job description

Join a growing Cyber Security team and help protect critical business systems, data, and operations.

We're looking for a Cyber Security Anslyst to support the delivery of cyber security initiatives across international operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in cyber security who is looking to develop their expertise in governance, risk, security operations, and stakeholder engagement within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of cyber security policies, standards, and programmes across the business.
• Partner with technology, risk, and business teams to strengthen cyber security practices.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and reporting cyber security risks, control gaps, and remediation activities.
• Support cyber security investigations and incident response alongside Security Operations teams.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and updates for senior management and governance forums.
• Track and communicate the progress of cyber security programmes and initiatives.
• Coordinate activities to support security events and help protect business operations.
• Promote cyber security awareness and best practices across the organisation.
• Support the adoption of AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, analysis, operational efficiency, and business processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the cyber security function.

About You:

• 2+ years' experience in Cyber Security or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of cyber security principles, risks, and security controls.
• Familiarity with relevant local and international regulatory requirements.
• Professional cyber security certifications are desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective relationships with technical and business stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in AI and emerging technologies, with a willingness to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and reporting.
• A collaborative mindset with a strong desire to learn and develop professionally.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on impactful cyber security initiatives within a global organisation.
• Exposure to governance, risk management, security operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're passionate about cyber security, enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, and are looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.