IT Security Analyst

CPS Group is supporting a well-established financial services organisation in Cardiff as they look to appoint an IT Security Analyst on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking security team and play a key role in protecting systems, networks and data across both cloud and on-premise environments.

This role is central to maintaining a strong security posture, supporting governance and assurance activities, and embedding effective cyber security risk management across the wider technology function.

The Role

• Reviewing and assuring cyber security controls to ensure effectiveness, coverage and evidence
• Maintaining and improving cyber governance, risk and reporting frameworks
• Supporting cyber risk assessments, issue tracking and remediation activities
• Reviewing and updating security policies, standards, procedures and playbooks
• Supporting internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and assurance activities
• Assisting with incident management governance, including root cause analysis and control improvements
• Working with technology teams to embed effective security risk management and compliance

• Experience in cyber security governance, risk or assurance, ideally within a regulated environment
• Proven background in testing and assuring security controls and supporting audits
• Strong experience producing and maintaining security policy and process documentation
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS
• Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a risk-focused mindset
• Relevant experience or qualifications in IT Security, Cyber GRC or Risk Management