Information Security Analyst

Your new companyAn exciting opportunity to join an established Fintech SaaS company that provides a wide selection of products and services to companies across the Investment, Life and Pensions sectors. Having been established for over 20 years, they have a number of well-known industry brands and key long-term client relationships that ensures great stability and job security. Within the Edinburgh HQ they employ around 120 staff, with around half operating within the technology teams.The company continues to invest in their products, systems and architecture to ensure they provide clients with the best possible service levels, performance and security.Your new roleThe Information Security Analyst will play a vital role in safeguarding the organisation's information systems and data. Key responsibilities include assisting in the planning and implementation of security controls to ISO27001 standards, performing business impact analyses, and supporting the IS Manager in disaster recovery planning.The analyst will also be responsible for responding to customer security questionnaires, managing threat assessments, and ensuring business continuity plans are consistently produced and maintained.Additionally, the role involves conducting systems security audits, documenting enterprise risk and compliance issues, and preparing corrective action plans for penetration test findings. The analyst will provide support and guidance for security awareness training, track staff completion of training modules, and respond to security incidents. Effective communication with the IS Manager regarding significant changes in business continuity plans is also essential.What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate should have an understanding of Information Security methodologies, standards, and technologies, particularly ISO27001. They should have previous experience in Information Security or Enterprise Risk roles, along with an awareness of Business Continuity and IT standards, policies, and frameworks like ISO22301/BCMS. Strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads are essential.Additionally, candidates should have knowledge of modern IT system architecture interdependencies, strong documentation, analytical, and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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