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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

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