Senior Information Security Analyst

Maxwell Bond

Liverpool

6 months ago

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Head of Practice @ Maxwell Bond - Information/Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure & Cloud

GRC / Governance / Risk / Compliance / Information Security / Infosec / ISO

Senior Information Security Analyst (FTC 12 months)

Location: Liverpool (Central)

We are working with a growing organization seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based in Liverpool, this hybrid role combines governance, risk & compliance with hands-on technical security work.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a trusted advisor across the organization, identifying and mitigating information security risks.
Develop and maintain security frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with industry standards and regulations.
Lead third-party risk assessments and security audits.
Collaborate with technical teams on vulnerability management and remediation.
Contribute to the secure design and architecture of new systems.
Monitor and improve security tools and incident response processes.
Promote security awareness and education throughout the organization.
Represent the InfoSec team in meetings and support leadership when needed.

Qualifications:

Approximately 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a mix of GRC and technical roles.
Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, or similar frameworks.
Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Proven leadership and proactive risk management abilities.
Experience influencing across various business units.

The company offers a supportive, inclusive environment emphasizing personal development and employee wellbeing, with benefits including:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Generous paternity and maternity leave policies
Life assurance and pension scheme
Flexible benefits and early access to earned pay
Recognition programs and team events

Important: Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Additional Details

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Functions: Information Technology, Analyst, Legal
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Computer and Network Security, IT Operations

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