Information Security Analyst

Location: UK (Remote)
Length: 12 months
Rate: £39.42 p/h (Inside IR35)
Hours: 9am-6pm

Job Overview:

Our client is looking for a Security Analyst with experience in Access Management. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining security controls, and supporting IAM (Identity and Access Management) activities. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of information security and can apply that knowledge to solve large-scale problems.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Understand the security needs of internal teams, auditors, and regulators
• Support compliance with regulations like SOX, SOC2, PCI, and ISO27001
• Review and test IAM security controls
• Help identify, implement, and maintain automated security controls for compliance
• Provide Tier 1 support for the access compliance function
• Assist with daily policy, compliance, and risk management operations
• Understand how to technically implement access management and security controls
• Communicate security and compliance policies to internal teams
• Help develop new security standards and policies, and update existing ones
• Ensure smooth handover of project deliverables to support and operations teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in access management, data analysis, or information security
• Experience with user provisioning and access management
• Knowledge of information security concepts and their application at scale
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Economics, Physics, or a similar field
• Strong desire to learn and improve technical skills
• Familiarity with scripting languages (SQL, PHP, Python) and web development
• Certifications like CISSP, CISA, or CISM are a plus
• Interest in emerging technologies
• Independent, self-motivated, and able to handle ambiguity
• Proactive in driving process improvements and managing change