Information Security Analyst

• Information Security Analyst
• Up to £53,000 per annum plus benefits
• This is remote based role but ideally looking for someone close to West Midlands or West Yorkshire as these are the two UK offices

This superb international FinTech corporate with UK offices in the West Midlands and West Yorkshire are seeking an Information Security Analyst to join their skilled Security Team, responsible for protecting the organisations IT systems and Data.

This is a permanent role with a base salary up to £53,000 per annum plus benefits. The role can be home based but you will need to live within a commutable distance of their offices in either Solihull or Halifax.

This role involves monitoring, analysing, and reporting on the performance of the security controls and security tooling that have been implemented in the Organisation. By utilising the security tools the business has implemented, the Information Security Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that these tools are being utilised correctly, providing the necessary management information (MI) and using this MI to produce regular reports to senior management.

The Information Security Analyst will also provide support to the necessary business functions in responding to security incidents, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Configure and manage security tolls and technologies to monitor and defend against cyber threats
• Generate reports on security vulnerabilities and compliance status for management
• Collaborate with IT Teams to integrate security controls into infrastructure and applications
• Monitor security alerts and incidents, investigate security breaches, and implement incident response procedures
• Analyse security incidents to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Provide security guidance and support to IT teams and business units
• Stay up to date on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies
• Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and networks

Skills and experience required:

• You must have previous experience working within a Cyber Security or Information Security role
• A sound understanding the cyber security landscape
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements such as GDPR, ISO27001, or PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention System), and malware protection
• Developing security reporting packs for differing targeted audiences
• Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods
• Ability to communicate security issues to peers and management
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and security technologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with cloud security principles and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure)