Junior Information Security Analyst

Service Care Solutions; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity supporting vulnerable children is seeking a Junior Information Security Analyst to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing day-to-day security operations support, assisting with incident response, and implementing improvements to protect data and services. Ideal for someone early in their career, this position offers professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have exposure to IT/security roles and strong communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are provided.

Benefits

Access to training and professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Experience in IT or information security roles with exposure to security tasks.
• Understanding of security principles like least privilege and incident handling.
• Ability to explain technical points to non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day information security operations and logging issues.
• Assist with security incidents and evidence gathering.
• Support data protection measures to prevent information loss.

Skills

Experience in IT or information security-related roles

Understanding of basic security principles

Familiarity with cloud and SaaS environments

Clear communication skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Education

Relevant IT/security qualification (e.g., Security+, SSCP, Network+)

Job description

Junior Information Security Analyst
Location: Remote Working/Homebased
Contract: Full time - initially 3 Months
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Salary: £23 UMB Per hour (£18 PAYE)

We are advertising this role on behalf of our client, a leading charity dedicated to supporting children, young people and families.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Junior Information Security Analyst to join their small, dynamic Information Security team. In this role, you will provide hands‑on support to run day‑to‑day security operations, assist with incident response, and deliver practical improvements that protect the charity's people, data, and services. You will work closely with Technology, Information Governance/DPO colleagues, and external security partners to reduce risk, maintain clear assurance records, and help staff work securely. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their information security career to gain broad exposure and grow professionally in a values‑led environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day information security operations, carrying out routine checks and logging issues
• Assist with security incidents, including evidence gathering and coordinating follow‑up actions
• Support vulnerability management and secure configuration with Technology teams
• Assist with identity and access management tasks, including joiner/mover/leaver processing and access reviews
• Support data protection measures to prevent accidental loss or unauthorised disclosure of information
• Assist with supplier due diligence, collecting assurance evidence and tracking agreed improvements
• Help deliver security awareness initiatives, such as phishing simulations and staff guidance
• Maintain assurance, risk, and audit records
• Contribute to process improvements and runbook maintenance
• Produce management information and KPIs, including incident and awareness metrics
• Support security input for procurement and onboarding activities
• Keep skills current and progress training and professional certifications

Who We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience in IT or information security‑related roles (service desk, operations, infrastructure) with exposure to security tasks
• Understanding of basic security principles (least privilege, secure configuration, incident handling)
• Familiarity with cloud and SaaS environments
• Clear written and verbal communication, able to explain technical points to non‑technical colleagues
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise workload
• Experience following procedures, maintaining runbooks, or managing assurance evidence
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Desirable

• Experience in charity, regulated or public sector environments
• Exposure to supplier security questionnaires or procurement processes
• Familiarity with common security control frameworks

Qualifications & Development

• Working towards or holding a relevant IT/security qualification (e.g., Security+, SSCP, Network+) or equivalent practical experience
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (training and certifications supported)

Why Join?

• Make a real difference by protecting services that support vulnerable children and families
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Gain broad exposure across information security and IT operations
• Access training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible and inclusive working culture

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.