JUNIOR INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST/CYBER SECURITY ANALYST

A bright, enthusiastic self-starter is required to come and work for a dynamic, boutique security consultancy operating in London in a security compliance analyst role.

We provide our clients (predominantly small / medium sized agencies) with realistic, actionable solutions to help them meet their information security and privacy related obligations and protect their information holdings. Our services include:

• Assistance with ISO 27001 certification and ISMS maintenance
• Security reviews and gap analysis
• Technical security reviews and remediation assistance
• AI Governance support
• Cyber Essential certification (we are an IAMSE accredited Certification Body)
• UK DPA / GDPR consulting and DPO-as-a-service
• ·Cyber Security management as-a-service
• Security awareness training
• Occasional IT support
• Other compliance related activities as required

This is an exciting time for us and an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to join the company and grow with us. We operate in a friendly yet committed work environment and are committed to assisting the development of relevant cyber security skills in our staff., We are looking for a full-time junior information security analyst to help build the company and assist with various client facing consulting activities and internal service enhancements. There will be on-site as well as remote working opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting our clients with responding to their customer's due diligence/RFI requests.
• Assess UK Cyber Essentials assessments (training provided).
• Assisting clients with Cyber Essentials certification queries.
• IT support to a selection of clients.
• Operate and assess the operational effectiveness of information security controls of a number of clients. Often this will be following procedures already set out in our client's ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management System.
• Proactively develop ours and our client's compliance controls, standards and procedures according to industry good practices.
• Analysing records and logs to spot anomalous, non-compliant and sometimes malicious behaviour.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ISO standards, security threats, countermeasures, best practices, and assistive technologies.
• Take ownership and monitor progress of corrective actions against remediation plans.
• Day-to-day monitoring and management of security systems to ensure vulnerabilities and indicators of compromise are quickly identified, responded to and resolved.

Do you have experience in Organizational skills?, * An inquisitive, analytical mind

• Ruthless organisational skills
• Calm but enthusiastic
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to describe technical and security issues / solutions to technically and non-technically minded people.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written language skills to be used both in technical and non-technical contexts.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to the working environment.
• Ability to follow procedures as well as suggest improvement ideas.
• Ability to multi-task and work on projects concurrently and under tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a determination to provide solutions.
• Super powers are also very welcome., * Minimum 2 years experience in a technical support role.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent (IT / Cyber Security related preferred).
• A good understanding of IT / Computer Systems / Cloud / Networks / Microsoft Cloud environments (previous work experience in IT preferred).
• An interest in and knowledge of cyber security.

Desired skills and experience

• Relevant certification such as COMPTIA Security+, CEH, OSCP
• Knowledge and experience working within UK Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
• Experience working in a similar role or working internally to manage/develop internal information security frameworks
• Knowledge of the legal and statutory obligations for SMEs regarding data protection, information security, and environmental concerns.