Security Analyst

Applicable; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Income Protection

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service (4 x salary)

Buy/Sell Holiday

Training & Development

Employee discounts

Volunteer Day

Job summary

Applicable is seeking a Security Analyst to support the Head of Information Security. The role offers exposure across governance, risk, compliance, and technical security, helping maintain the ISMS and ensure regulatory compliance. Office-based with some hybrid working in Bristol.

You’ll contribute to security initiatives, support audits, and work with DevOps/Product teams to embed secure design, build, and deployment practices. Start date mid/late October 2026, full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of information security concepts and controls.
• Ability to map business needs to technical solutions.
• Solid IT security knowledge suitable for enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of ISMS documentation and audit readiness.
• Assist in security compliance activities across standards and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Product teams to implement security controls.
• Coordinate audit activities and gather evidence for internal/external audits.
• Maintain current ISMS records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Info security knowledge

Tech-to-business mapping

IT security understanding

Project & analytical skills

Job description

Location |Bristol | Office based with some hybrid working

Full-time permanent position | Working hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Start Date |Mid/late October 2026

About Us

At Applicable, we specialise in delivering seamless Microsoft 365 and Unified Communications solutions to enterprise clients. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic Security Analyst to join our team and support the Head of Information Security.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across information security, playing a key part in maintaining and developing Applicable’s Information Security Management System (ISMS). You will help ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security best practices, while supporting the achievement and retention of key security certifications. Working across governance, risk, compliance, and technical security activities, you will contribute to strengthening the organisation’s overall security posture and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

The Role

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to launch their career in IT security. Working across governance, risk, compliance, and technical security, you will gain exposure to a broad range of security disciplines while supporting both strategic projects and day-to-day security operations. The role offers the opportunity to develop valuable hands‑on experience, contribute to key security initiatives, and play an important part in strengthening and maturing the organisation’s overall information security posture.

What You’ll Do

Support the maintenance of compliance with applicable security standards and frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018 and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Assist in maintaining audit readiness and certification activities, including the preparation, coordination, and collation of evidence for internal and external audits.

Work collaboratively with DevOps and Product teams to support the implementation of security controls throughout the development lifecycle, promoting secure design, build, and deployment practices.

Coordinate and track audit-related activities, ensuring documentation and evidence are accurate, complete, and aligned to required standards.

Maintain and update ISMS documentation and records, ensuring they remain current, accurate, and audit-ready.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical certifications, for example:
• Microsoft AZ900
• ComTIA Security+
• ISC Certified in CyberSecurity (CC)
• Good communication skills
• Experience in enterprise IT
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good understanding of information security
• Ability to map business needs to technical solutions
• Good understanding of information technology and security
• Good project, analysis, problem-solving and business relationship skills.

Why Join Us?

• Training & Development
• Supportive team culture with a focus on learning and development.
• Great employee benefits which include:
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Income Protection
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service (4 x salary)
• Buy/Sell Holiday
• Training & Development
• Employee discounts
• Volunteer Day

Do not meet every single requirement........

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