Information Security Analyst
As a people-first organization, we can offer you the personal and professional flexibility needed to get the job done, grow with us, and help challenge the status quo. If you want to work with a business that encourages collaboration, and champions the idea that the sum is greater than its parts, then we want to hear from you.
About the Role
The Information Security Analyst will be involved in monitoring, identifying, and responding to security incidents, conducting security audits, and implementing remediation measures to protect the organisation’s information systems. This role requires a proactive approach to security, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Security Incidents:
- Monitor and analyze security alerts and incidents to identify potential threats.
- Investigate security breaches and incidents, determining the root cause and impact
- Coordinate with IT and other departments to contain and mitigate security incidents.
- Document and report security incidents, providing detailed analysis and recommendations.
- Monitoring and Remediation:
- Continuously monitor network traffic, system logs, and security tools for unusual activity.
- Implement and maintain security tools and technologies to enhance threat detection and response.
- Ticket and execute remediation plans to address vulnerabilities and security gaps.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Security Audits:
- Conduct internal security audits to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
- Collaborate with external auditors during third-party security assessments.
- Prepare audit reports, highlighting findings and recommending corrective actions.
- Track and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an Information Security Analyst or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Proficiency in security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant certifications (AWS, CEH) are a plus.
Benefits
As well as working as part of an amazing, engaging and collaborative team, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits to motivate them to be the best they can be! Here’s an overview of everything we offer right now!
You will receive:
- A competitive salary based on your experience and ability to perform in role
- 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- 8% pension contribution
- Private health care via AXA
- Fantastic corporate discounts and mental wellbeing support via Perkbox, including a top of line EAP.
- Salary sacrifice schemes as well as the opportunity to receive share options.
We have fantastic offices in Basingstoke and London complete with a fully stocked fridge / snacks and catered lunches 2 times a week.
We also reward our teams with monthly socials, half day Fridays during the summer months of July and August, 3 extra days off during the Christmas holidays and a culture built on recognition, collaboration and success.