Third Party Security Assurance Analyst

Affinity Water Limited; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Third Party Security Assurance Analyst to join their Cyber Security Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing third-party security risk assessments and ensuring compliance with security standards. Requirements include 3 years of experience in Security Risk Management and certifications such as CISSP and CISA. The role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £65,000, along with various employee benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Mentoring and formal courses

Entry into annual bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced family benefits

Wellbeing Centre access

Affinity days for community volunteering

Discounts on retail and insurance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of directly related Security Third Party Risk Management experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and other relevant security standards.
• UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct third-party security risk assessments and manage multiple assessments.
• Review Due Diligence Questionnaires and create agendas for interviews.
• Educate and build awareness of third-party security requirements.

Skills

Security Third Party Risk Management

Understanding of security and technology controls

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Job description

Affinity Water has a exciting opportunity available to work in our Cyber Security Team as a Third Party Security Assurance Analyst.

The Role

As a Third Party Security Assurance Analyst will be responsible for conducting third-party security risk assessments across the organization’s portfolio of technology suppliers. This role requires extensive coordination with internal third-party resources as well as external suppliers to validate that necessary security and technology controls are in place and operationally solid.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct third-party security risk assessments and manage multiple assessments to completion within SLA.
• Review returned Due Diligence Questionnaires and create unique agendas for remote interviews based on controls that need further assessment.
• Elevate issues, delays, obstacles as needed to keep the assessment lifecycle on track.
• Educate and build awareness of third-party security requirements.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Assist with testing releases of the third-party security assurance platform.

What you’ll need

• At least 3 years of directly related Security Third Party Risk Management experience.
• Strong understanding of security and technology controls.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and other relevant security standards.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• UK Driving Licence.

Advert Closing Date : 14 / 12 / 25

Benefits :

£55,000 - £65,000 (salary dependent on skills and experience)

Hours : 08 : 30am - 17 : 00pm (Mon - Thurs) 08 : 30am - 16 : 30pm (Friday)

Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.

Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.

Annual leave from 23-27 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.

A Celebration Day in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.

A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%).

We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.

Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.

Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.

Discounts at a range of retail outlets and on dental and medical insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.

Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.

Life Assurance.

Disability confident : if you need to apply in a different format, please contact us