Security Analyst: Vulnerability & Risk Support

Taylor Hall recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hall recruitment is seeking an Information Security Analyst to strengthen our security posture by coordinating vulnerability management, supporting testing activities, and working closely with IT teams to reduce security risk.

You will analyse findings, prioritise remediation, track progress, and assist with security governance and changes, helping embed security across day-to-day operations and projects.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for information security and risk reduction.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networks and security principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting vulnerability management or security operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate penetration testing and vulnerability scanning activities.
• Analyse and prioritise security findings, supporting teams through to remediation.
• Track vulnerabilities and provide regular progress updates.
• Support incident management, root cause analysis, and security improvements.
• Work with IT and project teams to embed security into day-to-day operations.
• Assist with security governance and change initiatives.

Skills

Information security

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Incident response

Security governance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

IT infrastructure basics

Job description

Taylor Hall recruitment is seeking an Information Security Analyst to strengthen our security posture by coordinating vulnerability management, supporting testing activities, and working closely with IT teams to reduce security risk.

You will analyse findings, prioritise remediation, track progress, and assist with security governance and changes, helping embed security across day-to-day operations and projects.