Senior Information Security Analyst

Duties & Responsibilities

 

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst to provide specialist technical expertise within a financial services environment. The successful candidate will resolve complex security issues, implement and maintain security technologies, and strengthen the processes and standards that protect business systems.

This role requires a hands-on security specialist who can work independently, advise stakeholders and mentor other analysts and administrators.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complex technical information security issues, working with business and technology stakeholders to develop effective solutions.

• Implement, support and optimise security technologies, ensuring the stability and availability of the environments under your responsibility.

• Analyse system logs, security reports and management information to identify deviations, investigate issues and implement corrective actions.

• Plan, assess and implement security changes across low-, medium- and high-risk categories, verifying successful implementation and addressing associated risks.

• Create, maintain and review information security standards, processes and procedures.

• Monitor security environments for alignment with established policies, standards and best practices.

• Evaluate new security products and solutions, define selection criteria, and participate in research, proofs of concept and technology assessments.

• Support the implementation and operational handover of new security technologies.

• Review project documentation and provide technical security input throughout the system development life cycle.

• Identify opportunities to improve security processes, reduce risk and deliver cost-effective solutions.

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on security products, services and incident resolution.

• Provide technical guidance, supervision and mentoring to security administrators and analysts.

• Stay informed about emerging threats, attack vectors and developments in security technology.

• Provide support outside normal working hours when required to resolve critical issues and maintain service availability.

Minimum Requirements

• An advanced diploma or relevant bachelor’s degree.

• CISSP, CISM or a relevant equivalent security qualification/certification is essential.

• 10–15 years’ experience in an IT environment.

• At least two years’ experience in a senior role within a relevant technical discipline.

• At least 3–5 years’ experience specialising in an information security technology.

• Demonstrated experience implementing, supporting and troubleshooting security technologies.

• Experience managing technical changes, resolving incidents and maintaining operational stability.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Information security threats, attack vectors and security principles.

• Information security policies, standards and procedures.

• Governance, risk and controls.

• TCP/IP networking and relevant operating systems.

• System log analysis, reporting and data analysis.

• System development life cycle and project delivery principles.

• Relevant regulatory requirements.

• Vendor management and technical stakeholder engagement.

• Clear technical documentation and business writing.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical judgement and problem-solving ability.

• Confidence working independently and taking ownership of complex issues.

• Ability to explain technical matters clearly and influence stakeholders.

• A collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge.

• Ability to coach and develop colleagues.

• A practical approach to improving processes and introducing new solutions.

Desired Experience & Qualification Information Security Analyst, Senior Information Security Analyst, Information Security Specialist, Information Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Security Consultant, C