Senior Information Security Analyst

VIQU IT; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU IT in Southampton is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to drive secure AI adoption and transformational tech initiatives. The role embeds security, privacy and governance from the outset, collaborating across the organisation and with external partners.

You will advise on security risks, assess solutions and support policies with a strong focus on AI risk management and privacy reviews. A proactive, collaborative professional is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in information security across multiple domains.
• Ability to advise on technology solutions that enable business innovation.
• Strong understanding of security, privacy and governance risks.
• Proven ability to communicate with stakeholders.
• Professional certifications in Information Security and/or Data Protection.
• Able to work independently and manage conflicting priorities.
• Degree-level education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise projects and innovation initiatives on information security risks and controls.
• Assess proposed technical solutions and recommend security improvements.
• Support the secure adoption of AI and transformational technologies.
• Conduct AI risk assessments and mitigations.
• Coordinate DPIAs, TRAs and privacy reviews.
• Track developments in AI governance, regulation and industry best practices.
• Support AI policies and user guidance across the Group.
• Contribute to ISO 27001 and future ISO 42001 management systems.
• Support security policies, supplier and client assurance activities.
• Contribute to information governance, data classification and retention initiatives.
• Produce KRIs and management reporting.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers.

Skills

Information security

Advising on solutions

Security privacy governance

Practical security

Stakeholder management

InfoSec cert

Independent work

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Senior Information Security Analyst - AI, Innovation & Projects

Southampton (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)

VIQU has partnered with a leading offshore law firm on a Senior Information Security Analyst - AI, Innovation & Projects opportunity. This is a key security advisory role focused on helping the organisation adopt AI and other transformational technologies securely, with security, privacy and governance embedded from the outset. This Senior Information Security Analyst role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping the secure adoption of AI and emerging technologies within a leading offshore law firm.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Information Security Analyst:

• Advise projects and innovation initiatives on information security risks and controls.
• Assess proposed technical solutions and recommend security improvements.
• Support the secure adoption of AI and transformational technologies.
• Conduct AI risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigations.
• Coordinate DPIAs, TRAs and privacy reviews.
• Track developments in AI governance, regulation and industry best practice.
• Support AI policies and user guidance across the Group.
• Contribute to ISO 27001 and future ISO 42001 management systems.
• Support security policies, supplier and client assurance activities.
• Contribute to information governance, data classification and retention initiatives.
• Produce KRIs and management reporting.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers.

Key Requirements of the Senior Information Security Analyst:

• Previous information security experience.
• Experience advising on technology solutions that support business innovation.
• Strong understanding of security, privacy and governance risks.
• Experience solving business problems through practical security advice.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Information Security and/or Data Protection certification.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, professional and collaborative approach.
• Degree-level education is advantageous.