Cyber Security Analyst

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8 months ago

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We’re working with a financial services organisation that’s hiring a Cyber Security Analyst to join its second line of defence. This isn’t your typical analyst role - it’s focused on assurance and oversight, helping to ensure the organisation’s security controls are effective, risks are clearly understood, and improvements are made where it matters most.

You’ll work alongside the Information Security Officer and wider risk team to assess and challenge the effectiveness of current controls, contribute to risk assessments, and support internal audit and governance processes.

Responsibilities:

Provide second-line assurance and oversight of information security controls
Identify and assess gaps in existing controls, offering pragmatic, risk-based solutions
Translate technical risks into business-friendly language for executive and board-level reporting
Support audits and compliance assessments, including gathering and reviewing evidence
Collaborate with teams across the business to ensure effective risk management
Influence stakeholders to drive security improvements without a blame culture
Contribute to the development and maturity of the organisation’s security risk framework
Stay up to date with evolving threats, vulnerabilities, and control standards

Requirements:

Strong understanding of the three lines of defence model
Proven experience in information security risk, assurance, and oversight
Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels, including non-technical audiences
Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or similar
Experience identifying control gaps and working across functions to address them
Comfortable working in a collaborative, solutions-focused environment
Sector background is flexible – consulting, commercial, or industry experience welcome
Relevant certifications (CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) are a plus, but not required

This role it's a great fit for someone who understands information security frameworks, knows how to translate technical risks for non-technical audiences, and enjoys working across both strategic and operational layers of cyber risk.

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