Security Analyst - HYBRID

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Security Analyst for a hybrid role in the Financial Services sector. You will manage security activities, support governance processes, and bridge communication between technical teams and operations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of security principles and frameworks such as ISO27001. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of all security principles and underlying technologies.
• Demonstrable ability to design security controls and assurance activities.
• Practical experience of Information Security processes and tools.
• Understanding security frameworks and relevant certifications.
• Good analysis and decision-making skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support and operate day-to-day activities relating to security.
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and operational functions.
• Provide confidence to the business that security goals are met.

Skills

Strong understanding of all security principles

Ability to design security controls

Understanding of Information Security processes

Familiarity with security frameworks (ISO27001, CISSP)

Good analysis and decision-making skills

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Job description

Job Description

Security Analyst - HYBRID - 1 day a week in the office

We are currently working with one of our biggest customers for are in the Financial Services sector. We are looking for someone who can join their growing team as an Information Security Assurance Specialist.

Reporting into the Assurance and Architecture Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and operating the day-to-day activities relating to security, initiatives, controls and governance processes. This role is a combination of internal consultancy, change management and assurance activities to provide confidence to the business that we are meeting our security goals. You will act as the bridge between our technical teams and operational functions and are therefore required to have excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex IT concepts to all levels.

Skills and experience you need as Information Security & Assurance Specialist:

• Strong understanding of all security principles and underlying technologies and how they apply to technological and business solutions
• Demonstrable ability to design security controls, procedures, policies and assurance activities
• A good understanding and practical experience of Information Security processes, policies and tools.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and relevant certifications including ISO27001, CISMP, CISSP, knowledge of Data Protection/GDPR, Information Security Forum, CiiSec
• Understanding of information security controls in particular those relating to assurance, business process, governance, security risk and education
• Good analysis and decision-making skills, work well under pressure with excellent team working capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage with colleagues at all levels

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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