Information Security Analyst - Law Firm

CV Screen; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Birmingham is seeking an Information Security Analyst to protect sensitive legal and client data. This hybrid role involves monitoring systems, supporting incident investigations, and maintaining security policies. Candidates should have experience in an information security role, knowledge of ISO 27001, and relevant security certifications. An excellent benefits package is offered, along with a competitive salary of £55,000 for this fixed-term position.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including pension

Holiday allowance

Flexible working

Hybrid working model supporting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an information or data security role, ideally within the legal sector.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001, UK GDPR and recognised security frameworks.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CompTIA Security+.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems and networks to identify, analyze and escape security incidents.
• Support incident investigations, documenting outcomes and remediation actions.
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and remediation activity.
• Maintain security policies, controls and accreditations including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.
• Promote security awareness across the business through guidance and training initiatives.

Skills

Experience in information or data security role

Knowledge of ISO 27001

Understanding of UK GDPR

Familiarity with security frameworks

Education

Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CompTIA Security+

Job description

Information Security Analyst – Law Firm

Introduction

CV Screen is recruiting an Information Security Analyst for a well‑established, full‑service law firm with a strong national presence and over 150 years of heritage. Based in Birmingham, this hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in protecting sensitive legal and client data within a professional services environment. The firm employs several hundred staff across multiple UK offices and continues to grow steadily. The position is offered on an 18‑month fixed‑term basis and comes with a salary of £55,000 plus an excellent benefits package.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor systems and networks to identify, analyse and escape security incidents
• Support incident investigations, documenting outcomes and remediation actions
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and remediation activity
• Maintain security policies, controls and accreditations including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials
• Promote security awareness across the business through guidance and training initiatives

What Experience is Required

• Proven experience in an information or data security role, ideally within the legal sector
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001, UK GDPR and recognised security frameworks
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CompTIA Security+

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £55,000
• Excellent benefits package including pension, holiday allowance and flexible working
• Hybrid working model supporting work–life balance

Location

This role is based in Birmingham and is easily commutable from Solihull, Wolverhampton, Dudley, West Bromwich, Walsall and Coventry.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen in strict confidence.

Alternate Job Titles

• Data Protection & Information Security Analyst
• Information Security & Risk Analyst
• Cyber Risk Analyst
• Information Assurance Analyst