Data & Information Security Analyst (18‑Month FTC)
Compliance & IT | Birmingham or Leeds
An established, full‑service organisation with a national footprint is seeking a
Data & Information Security Analyst
to join its Compliance and IT functions on an
18‑month fixed‑term contract
. This is a key role responsible for protecting the firm's digital assets, maintaining security accreditations, and supporting a strong culture of information security across the business.
The Role
Working across both Compliance and IT, the successful candidate will play a central part in monitoring, analysing and escalating security incidents, as well as implementing and maintaining controls aligned to ISO 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure the organisation's systems, data and processes remain secure, resilient and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor networks and systems for suspicious activity and potential breaches.
* Investigate and escalate security incidents, ensuring timely and effective responses.
* Document incidents with clear analysis and remediation actions.
* Conduct vulnerability assessments and monthly endpoint security checks.
* Coordinate penetration testing (physical and black‑box) to identify risks.
* Work with IT teams to ensure remediation actions are implemented.
* Develop and maintain security policies, procedures and standards.
* Deliver security awareness training and promote a strong security culture.
* Stay informed on emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
* Support data gathering for Data Subject Access Requests.
* Conduct internal audits aligned to ISO 27001 requirements.
Skills & Experience
* Strong knowledge of ISO 27001:2022.
* 3+ years' experience in a similar role with a relevant degree,
or
5+ years' industry experience.
* Experience within the legal or professional services sector.
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CompTIA Security+.
* Knowledge of NIST, UK GDPR and Cyber Essentials.
* Proficiency with security tools (XDR, EDR, SIEM).
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
* Proactive, service‑oriented approach with enthusiasm for continuous improvement.
Location & Working Pattern
* Based in
Birmingham or Leeds
.
* Hybrid working
: 3 days in office during probation (6 months), then 2 days thereafter.
* Occasional travel to London may be required.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
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