Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analyst
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Information Security Analyst
This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced Information Security analysts and for those with a strong drive for technology and security looking to launch their career. If youre eager to make a real impact in a dynamic security environment we want to hear from you
Contract: 12 Month fixed term contract
Working hours: 35 hours per week is full time. Where possible we are open to considering part time/flexible working patterns. Please let us know in your application your desired working pattern.
Salary: From 42025
Reporting to: Information Security Manager
London docklands - Our permanent hybrid policy sees us all working at least four days across a fortnight in the office.
The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement of our security function building strong relationships across all levels to embed best practices. You will also maintain security systems and be ready to respond to a wide range of incidents providing solutions to ensure the incidents are not repetitive. As a security analyst for our organisation you will be central to delivering our security training and awareness programme to embed a security-conscious culture. Be central to delivering our security training and awareness programme to embed a security-conscious culture.
Key responsibilities
Working with colleagues to make sure were doing things right and that were meeting our obligations. Youll guide stakeholders in a way they can understand providing support and guidance on information security matters.
Ensuring our technical capabilities including our internal and perimeter controls are adequate and appropriate for the organisation. You will also help to document our security policies processes and procedures.
Investigating incidents and data breaches on a case-by-case basis ensuring risks are identified managed and escalated in line with our legal obligations to the DPO and providing support for personal data breach notification process
Helping to maintain our security training and awareness programme ensuring our employees understand the importance of the work we do their responsibilities and what we expect of them.
Helping to develop and maintain our protective security capabilities - analysing threats and risks and proposing countermeasures to help reduce or mitigate risk.
Delivery of continual improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiencies and processes.
To be considered for this role youll need to show us that youve got the skills and capabilities. Youll have to meet the following minimum criteria:
Minimum Criteria
Previous experience working within an information security team ideally in an analyst role
Strong technical and analytical skills in Information Security: Knowledge of security tools incident response procedures and risk management.
Investigation and analytical skills of data and systems ideally in Information Security with the ability to analyse complex security issues and implement strategic solutions
Prioritising your workload with pace and flexibility: The ability to meet Information Security objectives and key performance and risk indicators adapting as things change and taking ownership for moving things as far forward as quickly as possible
Desirable Criteria
We would also like you to have the following skills:
Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to clearly articulate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders fostering understanding and collaboration across diverse teams
Time management and critical thinking skills: The ability to evaluate situations to make sound decisions and prioritising tasks to ensure you are meeting deadlines.
Resilience and Adaptability: Maintaining professionalism and performance under pressure and remaining flexible and focused in changing environments
Why Financial Ombudsman Service
We are a values led organisation. Our values define our culture influence our decisions and underpin our vision and strategy. They set out how we play our PART through Purpose Ambition Respect and Trust. You can learn more about our values here: also offer an attractive competitive salary and flexible benefits to suit our people. Heres a list of some of the many benefits and perks you can get for working with us:
25 days holiday entitlement with the option to buy extra or sell days
Generous pension
Various Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity pay carers and dependants leave
Employer provided benefits such as Private medical insurance virtual GP Critical illness cover Life assurance cover to name a few
Choice of voluntary benefits including Technology scheme Cycle to work scheme Will-writing service amongst others
Employee Assistance Programme
Extensive opportunities for personal and career development
Nationwide gym membership discounts and a fully equipped on-site gym open 24/7 in London
Extensive Well-being resources including on-site therapists
Beautiful and bright London office looking over the Thames and near to mainline stations
Our employee led networks (a couple of examples being our Womens Network Carers network and Neurodiverse Network) do fantastic work in educating and raising awareness across a range of experiences and support us in being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. You can get involved too!
How do I apply
To apply please upload a current CV there is an option to submit a supporting statement if you wish but this is not compulsory
Applications need to be submitted by 23:59 Wednesday 16th July
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a telephone call with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team
Due to high application numbers this advert may end earlier than the date specified so please dont delay and apply now!
A full job profile is available on request and will be provided to candidates shortlisted to the first stage of the assessment process.
We welcome internal applications please note: to apply for the role internally you must have passed probation have no live warnings or PIPs in place and be meeting or exceeding or outstanding in your last review.
Were proud to be an inclusive employer
We view diversity as fundamental to our success and welcome applications from underrepresented groups across all communities.
Were committed to being a great place to work attracting and developing people from the widest possible range of backgrounds. We want everyone to perform at their best and feel able to be themselves. We understand that if were diverse and inclusive well better understand different perspectives which is fundamental to our job resolving financial complaints.
We welcome applications from Black and other ethnic minority candidates and female candidates for all positions and particularly so for senior leader positions as they are under-represented within the Financial Ombudsman Service at this level.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. This means that we will put disabled candidates entering under the scheme through to the next stage of the recruitment process should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. A minimum criterion needs to be measurable from reviewing a candidates CV/supporting statement. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme. If you would like to speak to a member of our team about any reasonable adjustments you need please email and let us know your preferred method of contact.
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Our careers page: luck with your application!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
