Senior Information Security Analyst

The Granite Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Information Security Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding information security. This position offers the chance to blend governance, risk management, and technical security expertise within a collaborative team. You will lead initiatives to develop robust security policies and ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization. With a commitment to diversity and employee wellbeing, this role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave

Colleague Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Flexible Benefits Platform

Life Assurance

Mental Health Support

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in information security roles.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies.
• Collaborate to align security policies with business objectives.
• Provide oversight of security incident management processes.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Assessment

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Compliance Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Relevant Certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Vulnerability Management Tools

Job description

Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.

Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)

Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

What you will be doing:

• Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
• Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
• Lead third party risk management processes.
• Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
• Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
• Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
• Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
• Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
• Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
• Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
• Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
• Provide support for internal and external security audits.
• Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
• Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.

What we look for:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.

About Acorn Insurance

With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.

The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.

Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

Wellbeing:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
• Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
• 6 Free Counselling sessions per year
• Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
• Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
• Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
• A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
• Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
• Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
• Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.

Reward, Recognition and Culture:

• Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
• A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
• Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
• Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events.
  
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All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.