Senior Information Security Analyst

EMR Metal Recycling; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in the UK is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to safeguard its information assets. The role involves handling cyber risk management, regulatory compliance, and security operations, focusing on frameworks like GDPR and ISO 27001. Candidates should have proven cybersecurity experience, strong knowledge of security technologies and frameworks, and relevant certifications. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates and bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance and critical illness pay

Wellbeing Scheme including GP access

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information security or cybersecurity within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver the information security strategy.
• Implement and maintain security policies and controls.
• Lead security incident response and threat detection.

Skills

Cybersecurity frameworks knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management skills

Hands-on experience with security technologies

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA)

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

IAM

Cloud platforms

Job description

What we offer

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague - and their dependents - unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme

We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

About our opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to play a key role in protecting the organisation's information assets and strengthening our security posture. This role focuses on cyber risk management, regulatory compliance, and security operations within a regulated environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support and deliver the organisation's information security strategy.
• Implement and maintain security policies, standards, and technical controls.
• Lead and support security incident response, threat detection, and remediation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across systems, networks, and data.
• Ensure compliance with frameworks including GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS.
• Conduct security audits, vulnerability assessments, and third-party risk reviews.
• Support security projects and the operation of security technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, IAM, cloud security).
• Report on security risks, incidents, and improvements to senior stakeholders.
• Deliver security awareness training and work closely with IT, Legal, and Compliance teams.

About You

• Proven experience in an information security or cyber security role within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, IAM, and cloud platforms.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA) and degree or equivalent experience desirable.

Who we are

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don't need to be extracted from the planet. At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth. We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it's about so much more than a badge. It's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

“The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.”

“I'm encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.”

“I've been supported every step of the way in my career progression.”

“EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.”

We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

• We Care
  • Integrity - our people are Respectful and Honest
  • Trust - our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
  • Accountable - our people are Determined and Responsible
  • Innovative - our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive

If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.

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