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Information Security Analyst

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions
Northamptonshire
1 month ago
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Information Security Analyst – GRC - 3 Months – Hybrid – Northampton

My client is seeking an Information Security Analyst (Governance, Risk and Compliance) to play a key role in fortifying the organisations cybersecurity and privacy position. The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to critical initiatives, lead campaigns and conduct cyber security assessments.

Key Responsibilities of the Information Security Analyst:


  • Create phishing awareness campaign by designing and deploying phishing simulations to educate and test the user base and analyse results.
  • Monitor, manage GRC related tickets using the ITSM platform while ensuring a timely response.
  • Supporting GDPR compliance by management of Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Right to be Forgotten (RTBF).
  • Third-Party Assessments - evaluation of partners and vendors through risk assessments.
  • Co-ordinating Penetration Testing both internally and externally while documenting findings.


Information Security Analyst Experience and Skillset:


  • Experience of Governance, Risk and compliance (GRC) and Information security.
  • Understanding of ITSM tools.
  • Knowledge of privacy laws such as GDPR / CCPA.
  • Proven experience managing Phishing simulations and end user training.
  • Proficient in third-party risk assessments, Penetration testing and facilitation.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.


The successful candidate will be required to be Onsite 3 days a week in Northampton.

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