Information Security Analyst

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We are working with a global financial organisation who are looking to add to their existing Information Security team with an Information Security Analyst within their GRC team.

KEY SKILLS

Experience in a number of the following areas:

  • Undertaking and supporting on Internal and External Audits
  • Working with Third Parties/Vendors to understand their Risk profile
  • Knowledge of Information Security controls
  • Knowledge of the likes of ISO27001 and NIST

    The role would be hybrid and based out of either their Bristol or Edinburgh offices 3 days per week.

    If you hold the likes of CRISC, ISO Lead Implementor/Lead Auditor or similar then this would be a great benefit but is not imperative.

    If you'd like to hear more, then please do get in touch

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