Information Security Analyst

Job Description

Our client, a leading charity in West London is seeking a pro-active and ambitious Information Security Analyst. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who likes autonomy and variety in their job as no one day is the same! It is in a challenging environment with many different stakeholders to manage; there is a strong buy in from board level and middle-management as well as support from a strong team. 

Your responsibilities in this role will be: 

• To assist the Information Security Manager in managing the information security of the information assets within the organisation; including creation, transfer, handling, storage, and disposal.
• Support the delivery of the information security strategy. 
• Help further mature the information security capability and function.
• Conduct research and present back findings and recommendations on SOC tools
• Understand log reports from tools and present back to the stakeholders
• Further raising awareness of information security amongst colleagues, reducing the company's exposure to cybersecurity risks

The most important skills required are:

• The ability to communicate well both written and verbally
• Manage stakeholders from junior level right up to C-level
• Understanding of risk management and maintaining the risk register
• Understanding of incident management
• Relevant understanding of information and/or cyber security and the ability to apply this to a number of business processes
• The ability to proactively drive action and projects forward 

The most important skill required for being successful in this role is to have a pragmatic approach to information security as well as a strong ability to communicate and build relationships with a variety of different stakeholders.

BENEFITS 

This is a 3-5 years programme minimum so there is a big opportunity to learn and work on the areas you wish to develop to further your experience and career. There is a buy in for Information Security at board level, in fact the head of Information Security at the organisation chairs Information security forums for the entire sector which means there is a lot of support for courses and learning and development and a clear path to an Information Security Manager role.

Other benefits are:

• 22 days holiday that goes up by 1 day every year (Maximum 30)
• Ability to buy/sell extra holiday and additional two days (discretionary) at Xmas
• 9% pension contributions
• Cashback on medical care for you and your family
• Generous death in service benefit
• Flexible working
• Childcare vouchers
• Season ticket loan
• Mileage allowance
• Many social engagements and events to attend monthly 

Ref: RA146 | Published: 02th May 2018