IT Security Analyst

Cardiff
1 month ago
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IT Security Analyst (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
Salary: Up to £45,000

CPS Group is supporting a well-established financial services organisation in Cardiff as they look to appoint an IT Security Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking security team and play a key role in protecting systems, networks and data across both cloud and on-premise environments.

This role is central to maintaining a strong security posture, supporting governance and assurance activities, and embedding effective cyber security risk management across the wider technology function.

The Role

  • Reviewing and assuring cyber security controls to ensure effectiveness, coverage and evidence
  • Maintaining and improving cyber governance, risk and reporting frameworks
  • Supporting cyber risk assessments, issue tracking and remediation activities
  • Reviewing and updating security policies, standards, procedures and playbooks
  • Supporting internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and assurance activities
  • Assisting with incident management governance, including root cause analysis and control improvements
  • Working with technology teams to embed effective security risk management and compliance

    Skills & Experience

  • Experience in cyber security governance, risk or assurance, ideally within a regulated environment
  • Proven background in testing and assuring security controls and supporting audits
  • Strong experience producing and maintaining security policy and process documentation
  • Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS
  • Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a risk-focused mindset
  • Relevant experience or qualifications in IT Security, Cyber GRC or Risk Management

    If interested, please apply today or contact Sam John at CPS Group for more information: (url removed)

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