3,010 Security Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented entry-level Security Analyst to join our growing information security and data protection team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting their career in information security and data protection. 

The Security Analyst will perform fundamental security and data protection tasks under the supervision of more experienced team members. You will assist in conducting security and data protection assessments, supporting vulnerability management, reviewing security configurations, and contributing to the development of security and data protection policies. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and grow within the information security and data protection fields while contributing to the team’s efforts to protect our organisation's data and IT infrastructure. 

Successful candidates will be enrolled on a fully funded Level 4 Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship and will be provided with mentoring support to help you grow and learn. Upon successful completion of the level 4 qualification, it is anticipated that you will be able to progress to a Senior Analyst role and continue on to a fully funded level 6 Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship. 

This is a full-time position with a paid salary of £28,200. Occasional after-hours work may be required for incident response or urgent security tasks.  

Key Responsibilities:

 Support in KPI Reporting & Metrics:   

• Assist in gathering data and preparing reports on security and data protection KPIs.  

• Help track trends and assist in identifying security and data protection issues based on metrics.  

 Assist with Security Assessments:   

• Support senior analysts in conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerability scan results, and other security and data protection assessments. 

• Help document findings and provide input into the risk mitigation process.  

Contribute to Policy & Standards Development:   

• Assist in researching and drafting security and data protection policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.  

• Help review and update existing policies under the guidance of senior team members.  

Configuration Reviews Support:   

• Help review system configurations to ensure alignment with security and data protection best practices.  

• Assist in documenting configuration settings and potential security and data protection concerns.  

Vulnerability Remediation Assistance:   

• Support the vulnerability remediation process by tracking open vulnerabilities and following up on remediation progress.  

• Help maintain records of vulnerabilities and remediation activities. 

Incident Response  

• Support the incident management leads, helping to coordinates the response to security incidents, including data breaches, system compromises, or attacks. 

Application Security  

• Work with development teams to embed secure coding practices. 

• Conduct regular security assessments of the company’s software, including the proprietary products sold to clients.  

Collaboration & Communication:   

• Help internal teams with security and data protection inquiries and guidance under supervision.  

• Participate in ongoing security and data protection awareness and training initiatives. 

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience 

• 0-2 years of experience in cyber security or a related IT role. 

• CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, CISMP, or other entry-level certifications are preferred, but not essential. 

• Familiarity with basic security concepts, tools, and technologies (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, vulnerability scanners). 

• Basic understanding of network security and operating systems. 

**Please note that applications from individuals who already hold a BSc or MSc will not be considered. This role is targeted for individuals with a Level 3 qualification who are looking to gain their Level 4**

Benefits

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays  – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day –  enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme –  helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan –  claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options –  spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings  – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme  – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme  – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards  - Employee of the Month programme with £50 bonus
• Raising money for charity  including a paid Volunteer Day  – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme  – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a utting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme –  giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave –  support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

#LI-NW1

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented entry-level Security Analyst to join our growing information security and data protection team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting their career in information security and data protection. 

The Security Analyst will perform fundamental security and data protection tasks under the supervision of more experienced team members. You will assist in conducting security and data protection assessments, supporting vulnerability management, reviewing security configurations, and contributing to the development of security and data protection policies. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and grow within the information security and data protection fields while contributing to the team’s efforts to protect our organisation's data and IT infrastructure. 

Successful candidates will be enrolled on a fully funded Level 4 Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship and will be provided with mentoring support to help you grow and learn. Upon successful completion of the level 4 qualification, it is anticipated that you will be able to progress to a Senior Analyst role and continue on to a fully funded level 6 Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship. 

This is a full-time position with a paid salary of £28,200. Occasional after-hours work may be required for incident response or urgent security tasks.  

Key Responsibilities:

 Support in KPI Reporting & Metrics:   

• Assist in gathering data and preparing reports on security and data protection KPIs.  

• Help track trends and assist in identifying security and data protection issues based on metrics.  

 Assist with Security Assessments:   

• Support senior analysts in conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerability scan results, and other security and data protection assessments. 

• Help document findings and provide input into the risk mitigation process.  

Contribute to Policy & Standards Development:   

• Assist in researching and drafting security and data protection policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.  

• Help review and update existing policies under the guidance of senior team members.  

Configuration Reviews Support:   

• Help review system configurations to ensure alignment with security and data protection best practices.  

• Assist in documenting configuration settings and potential security and data protection concerns.  

Vulnerability Remediation Assistance:   

• Support the vulnerability remediation process by tracking open vulnerabilities and following up on remediation progress.  

• Help maintain records of vulnerabilities and remediation activities. 

Incident Response  

• Support the incident management leads, helping to coordinates the response to security incidents, including data breaches, system compromises, or attacks. 

Application Security  

• Work with development teams to embed secure coding practices. 

• Conduct regular security assessments of the company’s software, including the proprietary products sold to clients.  

Collaboration & Communication:   

• Help internal teams with security and data protection inquiries and guidance under supervision.  

• Participate in ongoing security and data protection awareness and training initiatives. 

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience 

• 0-2 years of experience in cyber security or a related IT role. 

• CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, CISMP, or other entry-level certifications are preferred, but not essential. 

• Familiarity with basic security concepts, tools, and technologies (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, vulnerability scanners). 

• Basic understanding of network security and operating systems. 

**Please note that applications from individuals who already hold a BSc or MSc will not be considered. This role is targeted for individuals with a Level 3 qualification who are looking to gain their Level 4**

Benefits

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays  – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day –  enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme –  helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan –  claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options –  spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings  – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme  – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme  – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards  - Employee of the Month programme with £50 bonus
• Raising money for charity  including a paid Volunteer Day  – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme  – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a utting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme –  giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave –  support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

#LI-NW1

***Please note that applications from individuals who already hold a BSc or MSc will not be considered. This role is targeted for individuals with a Level 3 qualification who are looking to gain their Level 4**

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented entry-level Security Analyst to join our growing information security and data protection team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting their career in information security and data protection. 

The Security Analyst will perform fundamental security and data protection tasks under the supervision of more experienced team members. You will assist in conducting security and data protection assessments, supporting vulnerability management, reviewing security configurations, and contributing to the development of security and data protection policies. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and grow within the information security and data protection fields while contributing to the team’s efforts to protect our organisation's data and IT infrastructure. 

Successful candidates will be enrolled on a fully funded Level 4 Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship and will be provided with mentoring support to help you grow and learn. Upon successful completion of the level 4 qualification, it is anticipated that you will be able to progress to a Senior Analyst role and continue on to a fully funded level 6 Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship. 

This is a full-time position with a paid salary of £28,200. Occasional after-hours work may be required for incident response or urgent security tasks.  

Key Responsibilities:

 Support in KPI Reporting & Metrics:   

• Assist in gathering data and preparing reports on security and data protection KPIs.  

• Help track trends and assist in identifying security and data protection issues based on metrics.  

 Assist with Security Assessments:   

• Support senior analysts in conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerability scan results, and other security and data protection assessments. 

• Help document findings and provide input into the risk mitigation process.  

Contribute to Policy & Standards Development:   

• Assist in researching and drafting security and data protection policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.  

• Help review and update existing policies under the guidance of senior team members.  

Configuration Reviews Support:   

• Help review system configurations to ensure alignment with security and data protection best practices.  

• Assist in documenting configuration settings and potential security and data protection concerns.  

Vulnerability Remediation Assistance:   

• Support the vulnerability remediation process by tracking open vulnerabilities and following up on remediation progress.  

• Help maintain records of vulnerabilities and remediation activities. 

Incident Response  

• Support the incident management leads, helping to coordinates the response to security incidents, including data breaches, system compromises, or attacks. 

Application Security  

• Work with development teams to embed secure coding practices. 

• Conduct regular security assessments of the company’s software, including the proprietary products sold to clients.  

Collaboration & Communication:   

• Help internal teams with security and data protection inquiries and guidance under supervision.  

• Participate in ongoing security and data protection awareness and training initiatives. 

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience 

• 0-2 years of experience in cyber security or a related IT role. 

• CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, CISMP, or other entry-level certifications are preferred, but not essential. 

• Familiarity with basic security concepts, tools, and technologies (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, vulnerability scanners). 

• Basic understanding of network security and operating systems. 

Benefits

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays  – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day –  enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme –  helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan –  claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options –  spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings  – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme  – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme  – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards  - Employee of the Month programme with £50 bonus
• Raising money for charity  including a paid Volunteer Day  – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme  – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a utting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme –  giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave –  support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

#LI-NW1

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented entry-level Security Analyst to join our growing information security and data protection team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting their career in information security and data protection. 

The Security Analyst will perform fundamental security and data protection tasks under the supervision of more experienced team members. You will assist in conducting security and data protection assessments, supporting vulnerability management, reviewing security configurations, and contributing to the development of security and data protection policies. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and grow within the information security and data protection fields while contributing to the team’s efforts to protect our organisation's data and IT infrastructure. 

Successful candidates will be enrolled on a fully funded Level 4 Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship and will be provided with mentoring support to help you grow and learn. Upon successful completion of the level 4 qualification, it is anticipated that you will be able to progress to a Senior Analyst role and continue on to a fully funded level 6 Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship. 

This is a full-time position with a paid salary of £28,200. Occasional after-hours work may be required for incident response or urgent security tasks.  

Key Responsibilities:

 Support in KPI Reporting & Metrics:   

• Assist in gathering data and preparing reports on security and data protection KPIs.  

• Help track trends and assist in identifying security and data protection issues based on metrics.  

 Assist with Security Assessments:   

• Support senior analysts in conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerability scan results, and other security and data protection assessments. 

• Help document findings and provide input into the risk mitigation process.  

Contribute to Policy & Standards Development:   

• Assist in researching and drafting security and data protection policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.  

• Help review and update existing policies under the guidance of senior team members.  

Configuration Reviews Support:   

• Help review system configurations to ensure alignment with security and data protection best practices.  

• Assist in documenting configuration settings and potential security and data protection concerns.  

Vulnerability Remediation Assistance:   

• Support the vulnerability remediation process by tracking open vulnerabilities and following up on remediation progress.  

• Help maintain records of vulnerabilities and remediation activities. 

Incident Response  

• Support the incident management leads, helping to coordinates the response to security incidents, including data breaches, system compromises, or attacks. 

Application Security  

• Work with development teams to embed secure coding practices. 

• Conduct regular security assessments of the company’s software, including the proprietary products sold to clients.  

Collaboration & Communication:   

• Help internal teams with security and data protection inquiries and guidance under supervision.  

• Participate in ongoing security and data protection awareness and training initiatives. 

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience 

• 0-2 years of experience in cyber security or a related IT role. 

• CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, CISMP, or other entry-level certifications are preferred, but not essential. 

• Familiarity with basic security concepts, tools, and technologies (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, vulnerability scanners). 

• Basic understanding of network security and operating systems. 

Benefits

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays  – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day –  enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme –  helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan –  claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options –  spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings  – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme  – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme  – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards  - Employee of the Month programme with £50 bonus
• Raising money for charity  including a paid Volunteer Day  – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme  – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a utting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme –  giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave –  support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

#LI-NW1

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented entry-level Security Analyst to join our growing information security and data protection team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting their career in information security and data protection. 

The Security Analyst will perform fundamental security and data protection tasks under the supervision of more experienced team members. You will assist in conducting security and data protection assessments, supporting vulnerability management, reviewing security configurations, and contributing to the development of security and data protection policies. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and grow within the information security and data protection fields while contributing to the team’s efforts to protect our organisation's data and IT infrastructure. 

Successful candidates will be enrolled on a fully funded Level 4 Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship and will be provided with mentoring support to help you grow and learn. Upon successful completion of the level 4 qualification, it is anticipated that you will be able to progress to a Senior Analyst role and continue on to a fully funded level 6 Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship. 

This is a full-time position. Occasional after-hours work may be required for incident response or urgent security tasks.  

Key Responsibilities:

 Support in KPI Reporting & Metrics:   

• Assist in gathering data and preparing reports on security and data protection KPIs.  

• Help track trends and assist in identifying security and data protection issues based on metrics.  

 Assist with Security Assessments:   

• Support senior analysts in conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerability scan results, and other security and data protection assessments. 

• Help document findings and provide input into the risk mitigation process.  

Contribute to Policy & Standards Development:   

• Assist in researching and drafting security and data protection policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.  

• Help review and update existing policies under the guidance of senior team members.  

Configuration Reviews Support:   

• Help review system configurations to ensure alignment with security and data protection best practices.  

• Assist in documenting configuration settings and potential security and data protection concerns.  

Vulnerability Remediation Assistance:   

• Support the vulnerability remediation process by tracking open vulnerabilities and following up on remediation progress.  

• Help maintain records of vulnerabilities and remediation activities. 

Incident Response  

• Support the incident management leads, helping to coordinates the response to security incidents, including data breaches, system compromises, or attacks. 

Application Security  

• Work with development teams to embed secure coding practices. 

• Conduct regular security assessments of the company’s software, including the proprietary products sold to clients.  

Collaboration & Communication:   

• Help internal teams with security and data protection inquiries and guidance under supervision.  

• Participate in ongoing security and data protection awareness and training initiatives. 

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience 

• 0-2 years of experience in cyber security or a related IT role. 

• CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, CISMP, or other entry-level certifications are preferred, but not essential. 

• Familiarity with basic security concepts, tools, and technologies (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, vulnerability scanners). 

• Basic understanding of network security and operating systems. 

Benefits

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays  – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day –  enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme –  helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan –  claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options –  spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings  – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme  – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme  – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards  - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity  including a paid Volunteer Day  – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme  – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme –  giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave –  support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

#LI-NW1

Information Security Analyst | Security+, Microsoft Purview, Defender | Global Trading Platform

• £60–70k base + 10% bonus
• Hybrid in Coventry with monthly travel to London
• Security certification support & career development built-in

Join a growing InfoSec team at the heart of a global financial institution’s expansion. As an Analyst, you’ll work hands-on with data governance, security tooling, and access management — helping to shape how a modern SME approaches cybersecurity. You’ll bring technical curiosity, the ability to interrogate data, and the confidence to advise IT teams on the practical steps that keep the business secure.

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in an InfoSec, IT security, or analyst role
• Security certifications: Security+ and ideally Microsoft security certifications (e.g. SC-200/SC-400)
• Experience with security tools (Microsoft Defender, web proxy, email security, CrowdStrike or equivalents)
• Knowledge of single sign-on and zero trust networks (beyond just segregation)
• Exposure to data management / governance tools (e.g. Microsoft Purview, or similar)
• Strong communicator: able to translate technical concepts into practical advice for IT and stakeholders

What you’ll be doing:

• Recertification of accounts : Pulling and interrogating data through bespoke platforms
• Security tooling : Working with Defender, web proxy, CrowdStrike-equivalent tools
• Data management : Supporting data labelling & retention projects using Purview or similar
• Governance support : Involved in data loss prevention, labelling, and stakeholder engagement (including DPO)
• Practical incident response input : Advising IT on immediate steps during incidents, converting theory into quick, actionable responses
• Ongoing InfoSec operations : Metrics, monitoring, and security projects across applications and users

Tech & tools you’ll use:

• Microsoft Purview – Data governance and policy enforcement
• Microsoft Defender – Endpoint & email protection
• CrowdStrike / equivalents – Endpoint detection & response
• Web proxy & email security tools
• Azure (beneficial) – IAM, monitoring, and security logging

Why this role?

• Be central to shaping data governance and security operations in a dynamic SME environment
• Hands-on exposure to a wide range of security tools and concepts (not siloed to audit work)
• Opportunity to advise and influence IT directly on practical security decisions
• Work alongside experienced InfoSec leadership who value mentoring and professional growth

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply!

Information Security Analyst | Security+, Microsoft Purview, Defender | Global Trading Platform

• Monitor security systems and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Analyse security logs and event data to identify suspicious activities.
• Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures.
• Assist in the management of security technologies such as firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Support incident response activities and conduct post-incident analysis.
• Contribute to security awareness training and promote a strong security culture.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement and maintain security controls.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend appropriate countermeasures.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.
• Proven experience in information security analysis or a similar role.
• Knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Experience with SIEM tools and log analysis.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies.
• Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CEH) are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential security incidents, performing root cause analysis.
• Implement and manage security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security solutions.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assist in the development and delivery of security awareness training for employees.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Review and assess security implications of new systems and applications.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into system design and operations.
• Generate regular reports on security posture, incidents, and recommended improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity operations, or a related role.
• Solid understanding of network security principles, common vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and antivirus solutions.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.
• Experience with cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.