Information Security Analyst

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Information Security Analyst to join our established Information Security function in the GRC Team in Leeds!

As a trusted expert in Information Security and Risk Management, you’ll play a key role in shaping how new systems and processes are developed, ensuring they meet essential security and compliance requirements including ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and industry best practise. 

 You’ll also lead security risk assessments and manage the remediation of vulnerabilities, risks, and audit findings across MPS’s networks, systems and software applications, driving a secure-by-design methodology throughout the organisation. By helping to deliver consistent, high-quality security assurance and controls, you’ll support the reduction or remediation of information security risks across the organisation. 

Role Responsibility

Monitor for and provide robust challenge of emerging risks and issues arising from business activities which fail to deliver appropriate and consistent outcomes for our members Work with Security Operations to identify further security awareness requirements following incidents and current threats Drive and coordinate remediation of risks and audit findings identified that enhance weakness in MPS security controls.  Work on and drive security-related projects, to ensure security requirements have been met and call out any risks identified against MPS risk appetite Liaise with relevant teams in specialist areas to manage security and ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are met Develop security policies and appropriate security awareness campaigns

The Ideal Candidate

Significant experience of information security from a technical and compliance perspective  Working knowledge of security domains, auditing standards and frameworks and risk analysis frameworks including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials etc  Experience of managing technical projects from design to implementation Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and an ability to analyse complex technical information in order to identify patterns, trends and risks Strong stakeholder management experience Ability to communicate with a range of technical and non-technical team members and other relevant individuals at all levels of the business 

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary, you will also receive:

Up to 20% discretionary annual bonus 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us) 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell 5 days) Private Medical Cover Healthcare cash plan 6x salary death in service Paid volunteering day A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered, private GP Employee Assistance Programme A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers