Information Security Specialist | London, UK

Crédit Agricole CIB; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the financial sector seeks an Information Security Specialist to support security measures and compliance. The role involves identifying vulnerabilities, managing threat intelligence, and ensuring the security of information assets. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in information security, relevant certifications, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an information security role required.
• CISSP or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyse, and remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and manage phishing campaigns and incident responses.
• Support IT security audits and maintain compliance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on approach

Time management skills

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree

CISSP or other relevant certifications

Job description

Information Security Specialist

Crédit Agricole CIB London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 11 days ago Permanent Competitive

Information Security Specialist

Vacancy details

General information

Entity
About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).
8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.
Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.
The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.
By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offersare open to persons with disabilities.

For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credit-agricole-cib/

By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Reference
2025-100846

Update date
02/06/2025

Job description
Business type

Types of Jobs - IT, Digital et Data
Job title

Information Security Specialist
Contract type

Permanent Contract
Management position

No
Job summary

We are seeking a proactive Information Security Specialist skilled in security operations, threat intelligence, and risk management. This role is crucial for maintaining robust security protocols, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure security, preferably within financial institutions, experience with network infrastructure components, solid analytical and problem solving skills, and a deep understanding of threat [CI(C1] intelligence and incident response.

Having CISSP or other relevant certifications (e.g., Network+, Security+, MCSP, CAN) would be beneficial to have to perform this role. [CI(C2]

Day-to-Day of the Role:

Security Operations and Infrastructure

• Assist in identifying, analysing, and following up on security vulnerabilities in IT systems.
• Help maintain accurate IT asset inventory across various security platforms (e.g., CMDB, AV, SIEM).
• Participate in regular security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and help ensure compliance with established security standards.
• Monitor user access and permissions, identifying and reporting potential unauthorized access.
• Implement and maintain Active Directory and File Share security controls. Participate in regular AD security assessments and remediation efforts.

Threat Intelligence and Incident Response

• Monitor and analyse phishing campaigns and assist in managing the organizational phishing response program.
• Review and distribute threat intelligence alerts to relevant stakeholders, helping assess potential impacts on organizational assets.
• Monitor security alerts identified by SOC and CSIRT, participate in investigations, and assist in incident response activities including malware analysis and threat hunting.
• Collaborate with the CERT team in maintaining an up-to-date threat landscape and contributing to the incident response playbooks.

Security Risk Management and Compliance

• Support the maintenance of the IT security risk register and assist with internal and external security audits.
• Contribute to security reporting and tracking security risk indicators.

Position location
Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom
City

London

Candidate criteria
Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality

• CISSP or other relevant certifications (e.g., Network+, Security+, MCSP, CNA).

Experience

• Proven experience in an information security role is essential.

Required skills

• Dynamic, creative, and proactive.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies.
• Ability to work independently and achieve results.
• Strong timekeeping and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to go the extra mile.

Languages

English

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