IT Security Analyst

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an IT Security Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Cardiff. This hybrid role involves assuring and improving cyber security governance, managing risks, and maintaining robust security controls across systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and relevant qualifications in IT Security. This position offers a salary of up to £45,000 and provides an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking security team.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security governance or risk within a regulated environment.
• Proven background in testing security controls.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assuring cyber security controls.
• Maintaining cyber governance and risk frameworks.
• Supporting internal and external audits.

Skills

Cyber security governance

Risk assurance

Audit support

Security policy documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Risk management qualifications

Education

Relevant qualifications in IT Security

Job description

Overview

IT Security Analyst (12-Month Fixed Term Contract). Location: Cardiff (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week). Salary: Up to £45,000.

CPS Group is supporting a well-established financial services organisation in Cardiff as they look to appoint an IT Security Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking security team and play a key role in protecting systems, networks and data across both cloud and on-premise environments.

This role is central to maintaining a strong security posture, supporting governance and assurance activities, and embedding effective cyber security risk management across the wider technology function.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assuring cyber security controls to ensure effectiveness, coverage and evidence
• Maintaining and improving cyber governance, risk and reporting frameworks
• Supporting cyber risk assessments, issue tracking and remediation activities
• Reviewing and updating security policies, standards, procedures and playbooks
• Supporting internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and assurance activities
• Assisting with incident management governance, including root cause analysis and control improvements
• Working with technology teams to embed effective security risk management and compliance

Skills & Experience

• Experience in cyber security governance, risk or assurance, ideally within a regulated environment
• Proven background in testing and assuring security controls and supporting audits
• Strong experience producing and maintaining security policy and process documentation
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS
• Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a risk-focused mindset
• Relevant experience or qualifications in IT Security, Cyber GRC or Risk Management

How to apply

If interested, please apply today or contact Sam John at CPS Group for more information: (url removed)

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