Junior Security Analyst

Basingstoke Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

As a Junior Security Analyst at InfoSum, you will support the security program by helping monitor, assess, and improve the company’s information security posture. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with standards and regulations while contributing to incident response and risk mitigation. The role offers hands-on experience in monitoring, audits, and policy maintenance within a privacy-conscious, hybrid environment. You’ll gain exposure to security governance and vendor risk management as part of protecting critical data assets.

Responsibilities

  • Security Monitoring: assist in monitoring systems for threats and vulnerabilities; track incidents and report findings
  • Risk Assessment Support: collect data, identify risks, and aid in mitigation strategies
  • Compliance Assistance: support ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR compliance through policy and control upkeep
  • Audit Support: coordinate and assist internal/external audits and address findings
  • Incident Response Assistance: document incidents and analyze causes to prevent recurrences
  • Security Awareness Support: help organize security training for employees
  • Vendor Risk Management: assess third-party vendors’ security practices and alignment with standards
  • Security Documentation: maintain records of security activities, policies, and procedures

Key requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience in information security, IT, or related field
  • Understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR
  • Basic knowledge of risk management and vulnerability assessment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with security monitoring tools and incident response practices is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other productivity tools
  • communication
  • collaboration
  • analytical thinking
  • security monitoring tools
  • incident response practices
  • ISO 27001

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