Information Security Analyst / Hybrid - Sanderson : Job Details

Information Security Senior Analyst

Location: Surrey (Hybrid)

Our client, a large corporate organisation based in Surrey, is seeking an Information Security Senior Analyst with experience of Risk & Controls to join their team.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in risk management, controls, and governance frameworks, who can lead initiatives, mentor others, and collaborate effectively across business units. You should be both strategic and hands-on, with a passion for proactive security and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the InfoSec risk register - Identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks.
• Own control frameworks - Maintain and improve controls to ensure alignment with standards like NIST CSF and COBIT.
• Drive assurance - Monitor the effectiveness of security controls, including outcomes of penetration testing and red team exercises.
• Collaborate with business units - Act as a security advocate and guide cross-functional teams in secure practices.
• Lead technical initiatives - Provide hands-on leadership and mentor more junior team members.
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments - Take a proactive role in identifying potential security threats.

Skills and experience required:

• Strong experience in risk & controls within the information security, ideally in a regulated industry.
• Experience in large, complex enterprise environments (e.g., multiple sites, technologies).
• Hands-on leadership in technical InfoSec initiatives.
• Strong understanding and implementation of control frameworks (NIST CSF, COBIT).
• Ability to run threat intelligence and vulnerability assessments.
• Experience collaborating with 2nd and 3rd line governance teams (e.g., audit, compliance).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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