Junior IT GRC Analyst - Risk, Compliance & Policy

Plexus Corp.; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth plans

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

EV & Cycle to Work

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Plexus is seeking an aspiring IT and cybersecurity professional to join our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team in the UK. You’ll help build and monitor IT policies, risk management frameworks and security standards across enterprise environments.

Whether you come from IT support, a relevant degree, or an entry-level cyber role, this role offers hands-on exposure to enterprise IT architecture, data governance, and manufacturing tech environments with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Foundation in IT technical support, helpdesk, or IT operations.
• Foundational knowledge of IT environments and operational concepts (IAM, backups, basic network logic).
• Basic understanding of security standards (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials).
• Analytical problem-solving abilities with structured solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication with resilience for compliance discussions.
• Curiosity and drive to learn new security frameworks and standards.

Responsibilities

• Audit & Evidence Coordination: gather, organize and evaluate audit evidence against security frameworks and regulations.
• Risk & Control Management: maintain Risk Register, perform control testing, track non-compliance tasks.
• Policy & Framework Support: draft and review IT policies for alignment with standards.
• Research & Advisory: stay updated on regulatory changes and market standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: partner with technical and business teams to promote security best practices.

Skills

IT background

Enterprise tech awareness

Security frameworks

Analytical thinker

Strong communication

Curiosity

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Plexus is seeking an aspiring IT and cybersecurity professional to join our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team in the UK. You’ll help build and monitor IT policies, risk management frameworks and security standards across enterprise environments.

Whether you come from IT support, a relevant degree, or an entry-level cyber role, this role offers hands-on exposure to enterprise IT architecture, data governance, and manufacturing tech environments with strong development opportunities.