Title: Information Security Analyst
Location: Wigan
Division: Security Operations
Reports to: Cyber Security Operations Manager
Are you ready to drive digital transformation and innovation within a dynamic organisation focused on delivering exceptional public services?
Do you want to have the opportunity to provide Information Security advice and consultancy to a wide range of stakeholders across business and IT, communicating complex technical subjects in simple language, and ensuring that information security risk is understood across the business?
About Us
Agilisys is at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation in the public services sector. With over two decades of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for governments, local authorities, and organisations nationwide. Our mission is to empower our clients to deliver exceptional public services by harnessing the full potential of technology and data.
Our Values
Partnership: We become one team and family with organisations, helping them to navigate change and stay agile.
Integrity: Our people really care, going beyond the brief to make change happen for organisations and citizens.
Innovation: We bring together the right technologies and services to design solutions that work.
Passion: We are passionate about, and dedicated to, public services and improving people’s lives.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
* Providing Information Security advice and consultancy to a wide range of stakeholders across business and IT.
* Working closely with operational and architecture functions to provide information security advice.
* Ensuring vulnerabilities identified are processed in accordance with the latest Information Security Risk Management process.
* Reviewing the networking infrastructure and systems to ensure security best practices and standards are implemented and followed.
* Gathering Threat Intelligence and performing Threat analysis and reporting.
* Monitoring and reviewing output from security logs and monitoring systems.
* Investigating, escalating and resolving security issues and alerts.
* Maintaining security guidelines, ensuring compliance plans are maintained, and promoting continual improvement.
* Liaising with relevant external bodies to achieve or maintain security accreditations or certifications.
* Working with project and programme teams to identify solutions to security challenges and ensure security and compliance are maintained.
* Maintaining Information Security Management processes to ISO 27001 standards, as well as certifications and approvals.
* Managing security assessments and risk assessments, assisting Agilisys and the client to investigate any IT security incidents/events.
Opportunity
This role is an excellent platform for experienced professionals to take their career to the next level and an opportunity unlikely to be found elsewhere. As an Information Security Analyst, you will work with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the security and integrity of our systems and processes. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a rapidly evolving field and make a significant impact on the security of our operations.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a track‑record in delivering results while embracing change and uncertainty. Excellent stakeholder management experience is essential.
The Ideal Candidate
* Customer focused and influential, with a high desire to drive results.
* Experience with technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Office 365, SIEM, IPS/IDS, WAF, DLP, IAM.
* At least 1 year of professional experience in a security relevant role such as security administration, security analyst or security engineering.
* Solid technical background.
* Ideally holding one or more of the following qualifications: Security+, CySA+, CASP+, SC‑200, SC‑300, AZ‑500.
* Understanding of security incident response techniques.
* Experience working with Cyber Essentials Plus and/or NCSC’s CAF.
* Change management experience for both Information Security and business‑impacting Information Security Change.
What We Can Offer You
This role will offer exposure to the right mix of challenges, within a culture that promotes continuous learning and development.
Benefits
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* Health Insurance
* Life Assurance
* Access to exclusive discounts and offers through the company’s “Perks at Work” scheme
* 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy more)
Equal Opportunity
Individuals seeking employment at Agilisys must note that we see diversity as something that creates a better workplace and delivers better outcomes. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can express themselves regardless of race, religion, sex, gender, colour, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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