Information Security Analyst

Job title: Information Security Analyst

Department: Information Services

Location: Delta Park, Fareham

GLS: T03

Working hours: Monday – Friday 0830 - 1630

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary – What to expect: 

Join our Global Information Security Team as an Information Security Analyst, where you'll play a key role in protecting our enterprise systems and data. You'll support daily security operations, investigate incidents, and implement technical controls to maintain a strong security posture. Working closely with senior analysts, engineers, and cross-functional teams, you'll help manage risk, evaluate vendor and third-party security, and contribute to policy development and compliance. This role also involves coordinating penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and advising on secure configurations for a range of tools and systems. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking someone with a strong foundation in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure. Ideally, you’ll bring experience or knowledge in the following areas:

Familiarity with key security frameworks like NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK. Understanding of information risk management and how to align security controls with business needs. Hands-on experience with network infrastructure – including switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and VLANs. Knowledge of endpoint and network security tools such as DLP, antivirus/antimalware, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and email security. Awareness of security best practices like encryption, hashing, vulnerability scanning, and log monitoring. Ability to assess and improve existing security measures to meet evolving threats. Strong analytical skills to evaluate security requirements and recommend effective solutions. Understanding of cloud platforms (., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and how to secure them. Some experience or interest in programming, scripting, or networking is a plus.

Work Environment:

Normal office environment. Prolonged sitting in front of a computer. Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Participate in 24x7x365 on-call rotation for emergencies and escalations.

A full job description is available upon request. 

About you:

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to take initiative. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a strong desire to learn and share knowledge. You’ll bring excellent communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships across teams, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Being organised, detail-oriented, and able to stay composed under pressure will help you thrive in our fast-paced environment.

Experience & Education:

Required

Minimum 2-6 years’ professional IT experience. Professional Information Security experience preferred.  At least 1 years’ experience in working in geographically dispersed technical support teams. Be familiar with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, the . Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), the . Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), various other domestic and international privacy regulations, and Payment Card Industry (PCI) security council standards

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computing science or cybersecurity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Post-graduate education or training a plus. Security certifications such as: GIAC, CISSP, CISM, Cisco Security or similar preferred

Preferred

Preferred education (Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s, Certificates)

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; Private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. 

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.