Systems and Security Analyst - London

Centre for Information Resilience; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

UK pension

Employee assistance program

Home office budget

Annual bonus

Sick pay

Hybrid/Office/Remote options

Parental leave

On-site workspace

Staff wellness

Job summary

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is seeking an experienced IT Operations & Security professional to lead and support secure IT services in a hybrid London-based role. You will manage AzureAD, M365, and AWS alongside a Windows/Mac/Linux/mobile ecosystem and contribute to security risk management and audits.

UK SC clearance or eligibility is required; the position offers flexible working options with on-site presence 1–2 days weekly and periodic on short notice.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with cloud and identity platforms (Azure/AzureAD, SSO, M365, AWS).
• Hands-on with Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android environments.
• Understanding of security risk management frameworks and audit standards like Cyber Essentials.
• Active UK SC Clearance or full eligibility to undergo vetting.
• Practical awareness of AI tools and related security risks.
• Active attention to detail and strong analytical approach.

Responsibilities

• Support, monitor, maintain and refine IT and security service delivery across SaaS and IaaS platforms including AzureAD, M365 and AWS.
• Support and maintain a diverse hardware and OS ecosystem (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android).
• Execute day-to-day IT operational tasks from investigations to provisioning, patching and remediation.
• Support internal audit processes and compliance baselines, identifying gaps and guiding risk management.
• Propose actionable improvements by questioning workflows, technologies and delivery methods.
• Apply technical skills to evolve operational security delivery across investigations in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Azure/AzureAD

SSO integrations

M365

AWS

Windows/macOS/Linux

Cyber Essentials

Security Certifications

SC Clearance

AI awareness

Tools

AzureAD

M365

AWS

Job description

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations, disinformation and harms against women and minorities. We achieve this through open source research, digital investigations, capacity-building with local partners, and collaboration with media to amplify our impact.

CIR was born out of a determination to expose those spreading harm - online and offline - around the world, particularly in areas of violent conflict, such as Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, and harms against women and minorities. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.

About The Role

Contract Type: Employee, permanent role

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 27th September 2026 at 23:55pm

Contract length: Full time

Location: London-based. You will need to visit the London office 1-2 days per week, with the ability to come in at short notice when operational issues require on-site attention.

Clearance: Please note that this role requires UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Please indicate on the application question whether you currently hold SC clearance or are eligible to obtain it. (see: SC - Guidance Pack for Applicants - GOV.UK)

Key Responsibilities

• Support, monitor, maintain and refine IT and security service delivery across SaaS and IaaS platforms, including AzureAD, M365, and AWS.
• Support and maintain a diverse hardware and OS ecosystem (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android).
• Execute day-to-day IT operational tasks, ranging from complex technical investigations to routine account provisioning, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Support internal audit processes and compliance baselines (e.g., Cyber Essentials), identifying gaps and contributing to security risk management processes.
• Constructively question existing workflows, technologies, and delivery methods to propose actionable operational improvements.
• Use technical skill and creative thinking to support and help evolve operational security delivery across investigation activities in a highly challenging, diverse and constantly evolving environment.

Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience

• Cloud & Identity Administration: Practical experience with Azure/AzureAD and SSO integrations, M365, AWS.
• Multi-Platform OS Knowledge: Hands-on experience supporting and troubleshooting Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile OS environments.
• Security & Audit: Practical understanding of security risk management frameworks and audit standards like Cyber Essentials. Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISM, or CISSP) are advantageous.
• AI Awareness: Pragmatic understanding of modern AI tools, including operational opportunities and security risks.
• Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance, or full eligibility to undergo SC vetting.

Behavioural Elements & Attributes

• Excellent Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to compliance, access management, and documentation in a fast-changing environment.
• Analytical Curiosity: Proactive in identifying inefficiencies or opportunities for improvements, asking constructive questions, and suggesting viable solutions.
• Mission Alignment: Genuine dedication to the company's core objectives and a desire to maximise team impact daily.
• Operational Resilience: Comfortable switching seamlessly between high-level analytical tasks and repetitive, mundane support duties without loss of quality.

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which can be conducted remotely unless specified otherwise. CIR encourages applicants from under-represented communities.

CIR is an equal opportunities employer. If you require adjustments or additional support to complete this process, please let us know in your application.

Benefits

We are strong believers in empowering our team, and we start by offering flexibility. We also prioritise providing support to our team members in their personal lives.

• Multiple options for work arrangements (in-office, hybrid, or remote).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Standard state pension (UK residents).
• Employee Assistance Program that includes support for mental health, legal matters, and financial issues.
• Allotted budget for home office equipment.
• Annual bonus scheme depending on organisation performance.
• Fun, modern workspace with hot desking.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where all voices are valued, and everyone is empowered to actively contribute to the company culture.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Up to 30 days of full sick pay over a rolling 12 month period.
• Compassionate leave consisting of 2 weeks fully paid/annum to deal with whatever health, family related emergency you may need it for.
• Unpaid Sabbatical Leave for up to 3 months after one year's service.

Working Arrangements

CIR encourages flexible working and is happy to agree a working pattern to suit the successful applicant. We generally expect staff to be available between the core hours of 10.00 -12.00 GMT and 14.00-15.30 GMT each working day unless an exception has been agreed.

CIR is open to recruitment of the right candidate on either a consultancy or fixed-term employment contract basis.

A candidate's guide to artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment at CIR

CIR does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are reviewed, and decisions are made by trained members of staff.

When applying for a role, please do use AI for:

• Planning your ideas and thoughts
• Checking the spelling and grammar of your CV and cover letter
• Researching CIR
• Generating mock interview questions for you to practice before your interview
• Use AI as a support tool, not as a substitute for your own thinking or judgement

Don't use AI to:

• Invent or misrepresent your skills and experience
• Complete any tests provided by CIR
• Assist you during an interview to help answer the questions being asked by the panel

Declaration: By submitting this application, you confirm this represents your own work and experience. Misuse of AI may result in your application being withdrawn from the process.