Security Operations Reporting Analyst (12-month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading publishing house as a key player in the Security Operations team. This role is crucial for developing a comprehensive framework for security compliance reporting. You'll work closely with senior leaders to drive innovation and enhance technology operations. With a focus on amplifying the organization's voice through cloud solutions and advanced security measures, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact. If you're passionate about information security and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Information Security or Cyber Security.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Document security operations and compliance reporting requirements.
• Develop reports and processes using automation and tools.
• Collaborate with teams to meet information needs.

Skills

Information Security

Cyber Security

Business Analyst Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Interpretation

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Automation Mindset

Tools

Cyber Security Tools

Job description

Join us as a key player in our Security Operations team, where you'll lead the development of a comprehensive framework for Security Operations and Technology compliance reporting.

This role is crucial in meeting Bertelsmann’s (our parent company) compliance standards and enhancing our Technology Operations through strategic exception reporting. As the subject matter expert, you'll provide insights to senior leaders, offering an opportunity to drive innovation and make a significant impact at Penguin Books.

About Technology at Penguin

Our Technology division is focused on amplifying our organisation's voice, leveraging Cloud solutions, enhancing security, upgrading legacy applications, advancing AI capabilities, and strengthening partnerships globally. Located in London and Colchester, our team of around 200 colleagues is dedicated to empowering our mission: making books for everyone, because a book can change anyone.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, empowering, and equitable workplace, fostering an environment where every voice is valued and impactful work is appreciated.

Key responsibilities:

• Understand and document security operations and compliance reporting requirements, securing stakeholder agreement.
• Develop reports and processes, utilizing automation and tools for efficiency.
• Create reporting structures providing metrics, compliance status, intelligence, and commentary.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, Technology Operations, and senior leadership to meet information needs.
• Establish escalation triggers and processes for compliance and anomaly handling.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience in Information Security or Cyber Security, with the ability to contextualize reporting requirements.
• Strong Business Analyst skills for stakeholder engagement, process building, and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks for accurate reporting.
• Familiarity with Cyber Security tools for data reporting.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to influence and persuade diverse stakeholders.
• An automation-focused mindset to minimize manual effort and maximize value.

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV by 11:59pm on Tuesday 13th May. We are looking to fill this position quickly but can accommodate a reasonable notice period. The interview process includes a virtual first stage and an in-person second stage in London. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Salary and benefits

£65,000 - £70,000 depending on skills and experience, plus bonus and benefits.

What you can expect from us

We value our people and foster a culture of responsibility and recognition. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility, with approximately 2 days per week in the office, depending on project needs.

About Penguin

We are the UK’s largest publisher, with about 2,000 employees publishing over 1,500 books annually. We embrace talent from all backgrounds and strive to be a progressive publisher, making books for everyone because a book can change anyone.

The recruitment process

As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria and opt-in. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed by emailing us. We do not accept agency CVs for this role.