Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst with a focus on pen testing, phishing, risk and compliance required by a large UK multinational

Wonderful opportunity to join a FTSE 100 and gain experience in a position with significant visibility and impact.

The InfoSec Analyst will assist in establishing and monitoring the corporate information security policy, standards, procedures, guidelines, internal controls and business continuity to ensure critical Information is protected, in alignment to Cyber Security best practice and data protection regulation.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Role Accountabilities

• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks
• Represent information security within projects ensure best practice is adhered to.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure risk is managed through compressive security measures and polices
• Incident response and management – lead and participate in complex incident investigations
• Develop and maintain cyber incident response plans and playbooks.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learnt to improve the organisation’s security posture

Requirements:

• Either Technical Operations Security experience with an interest to work within a governance role or experience working in a Security Governance role
• Ability to assess system controls based on a documented standard
• Will be able to demonstrate ability in problem analysis and resolution
• Strong communication skills to be able to influence best practice at all levels of the organisation, with the ability to explain technical problems to non-technical business stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to build effective relationships to influence and negotiate business outcomes
• Experience of working with and presenting findings to Senior Stakeholders

This role is based in Northampton and is a hybrid position with on average 2 days a week on-site.

It is an initial 3 month contract, inside IR35 with a rate of up to circa £500 per day.