Information Security Analyst – 3-month contract – Northampton
My Customer is seeking a detail-oriented and proactiveInformation Security Analystto join their team. This role focuses on two critical areas: operational support forGDPR compliance, particularly handlingData Subject Access Requests (DSARs), and ensuring day-to-day adherence to theirInformation Security Management System (ISMS).
Key Responsibilities of the Information Security Analyst:
1. GDPR Compliance & DSAR Handling
- Act as the main point of contact for receiving, investigating, and responding toSubject Access Requests (SARs)and other GDPR-related requests.
- Liaise with internal teams to gather the required data, ensure accuracy, and meet legal timeframes.
- Maintain clear records of request handling in line with regulatory and audit requirements.
- Provide input on GDPR matters where necessary, without being responsible for policy creation or process design.
2. ISMS Oversight & Compliance
- Support the ongoing maintenance of theInformation Security Management System (ISMS).
- Conduct regular checks and reviews to confirm that existingsecurity policies and processesare being followed.
- Identify gaps in compliance and follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure corrective actions are taken.
- Assist with evidence gathering and tracking actions for internal audits and external certification reviews (e.g., ISO 27001).
Skills from the Information Security Analyst:
- Proven experience managing GDPR-related activities, especiallyactioning Subject Access Requests.
- Familiarity withdata protection regulationsand handling sensitive information securely.
- Hands-on experience working within anISMS framework, ideally in environments aligned to ISO 27001.
- A methodical and structured approach tocompliance verificationand policy adherence.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to follow up effectively with stakeholders.
The Information Security Analyst is required onsite in Northampton, 2 days per week.
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