Senior Security Analyst (Security Awareness & Training)

City IT; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical wholesaler in the UK is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to lead security compliance and awareness initiatives. The role requires excellent project management and communication skills. Candidates should have experience in managing security programs and a strong understanding of information security principles. The position offers a competitive salary range of $115,000 - $125,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and managing enterprise security compliance programs.
• Experience managing cross-departmental security initiatives.
• Track record of creating engaging educational content.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal security compliance programs.
• Manage security awareness communications across the organization.
• Serve as liaison between security and other business units.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Job description

Overview

Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly, motivated, and passionate about providing incredible customer service.

About City Electric Supply

CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,000 branches world-wide of which there are over 500 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.

Summary

City Electric Supply is looking for a Senior Security Analyst to join our team and lead security compliance, awareness, and internal communication initiatives. This is a senior-level, highly visible role requiring a mix of technical understanding, project management, and cross-departmental collaboration. The ideal candidate will be organized, creative, and capable of building bridges between security, IT, and business teams, ensuring security is embedded across all domains.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead internal security compliance programs, including training initiatives and internal phishing campaigns.
• Develop and manage security awareness communications across the organization (videos, intranet content, newsletters, etc.).
• Serve as the primary liaison between security and other business units, ensuring security considerations are included in projects, server builds, and product deployments.
• Research emerging security trends, threats, and technologies, including cloud and AI, and provide actionable insights to the team.
• Manage multiple security initiatives independently, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Respond to security incidents by coordinating communications and recommending preventive measures.
• Track and report program effectiveness, compliance metrics, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand cloud and enterprise security implications, providing guidance without necessarily performing hands-on administration.

Education/Experience

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical/analytical field, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security compliance programs, including security training initiatives and internal phishing campaigns.
• Experience managing cross-departmental security initiatives and building relationships across multiple business units.
• Experience with cloud security concepts and third-party risk management systems (e.g., ISMS, TPRM) preferred.
• Experience in wholesale, manufacturing, or electrical products industries a plus.
• Track record of creating engaging educational content and awareness programs that improve security posture and employee participation.

Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management skills; capable of managing multiple initiatives independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical security concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Creative mindset for developing engaging educational content and promoting security awareness.
• Ability to research and analyze emerging threats, tools, and technologies and provide actionable recommendations.
• Self-motivated and proactive in driving security initiatives and compliance programs.

Interview Process

• 30-minute phone screen with the Talent Acquisition Partner
• 1-hour MS Teams video interview with the Hiring Manager
• 1-hour MS Teams technical video interview with the Lead/Senior Security Engineer and Analyst

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

Attention Applicants

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1-855-571-2477.

City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace. For further information about CES, visit our website at cityelectricsupply.com

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