* Reports To: Head of Information and Cyber Security
* Department: Information Security
* Contract Type: Contract (3 months)
About the Role
We are seeking a Security Assurance Analyst to support a strategic sourcing programme within our Information Security function.
This is a short‑term, delivery‑focused contract role centred on evaluating Security Operations Centre (SOC) service performance, conducting structured comparisons across service pillars, and producing clear, evidence‑based assessment outputs to support a provider transition.
You will work within a small, professional security team and will be expected to operate independently, delivering high‑quality analysis and documentation to tight timescales.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and critically evaluate SOC performance reporting across core service pillars, assessing quality, completeness, and relevance.
* Define what meaningful performance measurement looks like across:
o Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
o Vulnerability Management
* Conduct structured comparisons of SOC provider performance, identifying material differences across key service dimensions.
* Produce comparative performance assessments at agreed intervals during the transition and dual‑running period, including:
o Detailed technical analysis.
o Clear executive summaries for senior stakeholders.
* Collaborate with the Project Manager, Legal advisers, and internal stakeholders to ensure outputs align with contractual and operational requirements.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Solid understanding of SOC service delivery, including MDR, Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Threat Intelligence.
* Experience reviewing, interpreting, and critically assessing security performance data and management information.
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, gaps, and meaningful insights.
* Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured documentation for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
* Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
* Experience supporting vendor assessments, supplier evaluations, or security sourcing programmes.
* Familiarity with SOC performance metrics, SLAs, and service reporting frameworks.
* Comparative SOC performance assessments produced at agreed intervals throughout the transition and dual‑running period with each deliverable including:
o A detailed technical assessment.
o A concise executive summary suitable for senior stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity
Pontoon is an equal‑opportunity employer and respects and appreciates people of all backgrounds.
Contact
Please email Simon Garside at simon.garside@pontoonsolutions.com
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