Information security Analyst
We are seeking a skilled information security analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for protecting the organizations sensitive information and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. This role involves analysing security measures, implementing security protocols, and responding to client assessments/audits. External certification audits.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular assessments of the organisations security posture, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending corrective actions.
- Monitor security systems for unusual activity and potential threats, investigating any suspicious incidents.
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols to safeguard information assets.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the implementation of security measures.
- Stay updated on security threats, trends and technologies.
- Conduct security awareness training for employees, to promote a culture of information security.
- Participate in incident response activities.
- Prepare and maintain information security policies and procedures.
- Co ordinate with external auditors.
- Responding to client assessment audit, information security assessments
- Conducting information security vendor assessments.
Qualification
- Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field. A relevant field certification, such as CISSP, CISA, Lead Auditor is beneficial
- Proven work experience working in information security.
- Proficiency in security tools, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS is beneficial
- Excellent analytical/problem solving skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as GDPR.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast pace environment, where tasks can change several times in a day.
Other
- Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Opportunity for professional development and growth
- 25 paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive pension
- Life insurance
- Private health insurance
- Employee discounts portals
- Cycle to work scheme and more
StarCompliance Background Checks
All positions require pre-employment screening due to employees potentially having access to highly sensitive and confidential information involving finance and compliance; candidates must be trustworthy and have a heightened sensitivity to protecting confidential financial, professional information. To be eligible for employment with StarCompliance, candidates must undergo a rigorous background investigation with checks including, but not limited to, criminal record history, consumer credit, employment history, qualifications, and education checks.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union/domestic partnership status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by country, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
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