Information Security Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

We are sourcing Cyber (Resiliency) Security Architects of all levels for our client who is a Global Leader within their field. These positions are for the UK division working remotely, except for the occasional client visit. Candidates must be located and authorized to work in the UK without any visa requirements.

Job Role

• Take the lead on developing, implementing, and maintaining our security strategy within their Service Provider organization.
• Work closely with our leadership team to design and implement effective security solutions that not only protect our business objectives and regulatory requirements but also provide innovative solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling to identify and prioritize risks to our business and IT assets, using your extensive experience in security architecture design.
• Implementation within a Service Provider environment to create a cutting-edge security architecture framework.
• Work to maintain policies, standards, and guidelines related to information security within our organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and technologies such as encryption, authentication, and authorization solutions.
• Conduct security reviews of vendors and third-party partners to ensure they meet our rigorous security standards.
• Perform regular security and risk reviews of their Service Provider environment to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation activities.
• Advise the senior leadership team on the latest security best practices, and stay ahead of emerging security threats, always keeping our organization one step ahead.
• You will have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum of 5 years (10 years for senior) experience in security architecture design and implementation within a Service Provider organization.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Deep understanding of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts and technologies, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.