Information Security Analyst, GRC
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Information Security Analyst, GRC based in United Kingdom.
Join a remote-first security team operating at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, compliance, and risk management.
You’ll help strengthen the organization’s security and trust function while supporting customers and prospects through complex security reviews.
The role combines technical security knowledge with governance, risk, compliance, and third-party risk management.
You’ll work closely with IT, Security, Engineering, Legal, Sales, and Customer teams to communicate security controls and manage risk effectively.
Your work will contribute to maintaining compliance with leading frameworks while improving how risks are identified, assessed, documented, and remediated.
You’ll also have opportunities to streamline and automate GRC processes as the organization scales.
This individual contributor role offers significant ownership and the potential to grow into a broader risk and compliance leadership scope.
Accountabilities
Support customers and prospects by completing technical security questionnaires, risk assessments, due-diligence requests, and security reviews.
Partner with Sales and Customer teams to clearly explain security controls, architecture, compliance posture, and risk management practices.
Assess and manage security risks associated with third-party vendors, SaaS providers, and service partners.
Investigate and resolve compliance alerts and support ongoing compliance activities using GRC tooling such as Vanta.
Maintain and continuously improve risk assessment frameworks, methodologies, processes, and supporting documentation.
Track identified risks through remediation in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders.
Contribute to compliance initiatives aligned with frameworks and standards including SOC 2, FedRAMP 20x, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001.
Maintain accurate and well-structured risk registers, security policies, evidence, and other compliance documentation.
Coordinate risk management sessions and support ongoing risk governance processes.
Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and automate risk and compliance activities as the organization grows.
Support internal assurance activities, audits, customer reviews, and other security-related assessments.
Collaborate across IT, Security, Engineering, Legal, Sales, and Customer teams to ensure security and compliance requirements are understood and addressed.
Help strengthen the overall security and trust function through practical, scalable, and risk-based processes.
7+ years of experience in information security, risk, compliance, security assurance, or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience in a technical environment such as Engineering, IT, operational security, or a comparable function.
Proven experience completing or reviewing technical security questionnaires, customer security assessments, and due-diligence requests.
Strong knowledge of security, compliance, and data protection frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and HIPAA.
Practical experience conducting or supporting third-party and vendor security risk assessments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a pragmatic approach to identifying and managing risk.
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership in a fast-moving, remote-first startup environment.
Familiarity with modern AI tools and the ability to use them productively while appropriately managing associated risks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance security requirements against business priorities.
Experience in a SaaS or cybersecurity-focused organization is advantageous.
Experience handling GDPR Subject Access Requests is a plus.
Security or risk certifications such as CRISC or CISSP are valued.
Knowledge of cloud security best practices is beneficial.
Competitive compensation: Attractive salary package aligned with experience and responsibilities.
Equity: Meaningful stock options providing an opportunity to participate in the organization’s growth.
Remote-first: Work remotely within the eligible European region.
Flexible environment: Work in a distributed environment designed to support autonomy and ownership.
Career growth: Opportunity to expand your responsibilities as the risk, compliance, and security function matures.
Expert collaboration: Learn from and work alongside experienced professionals in cybersecurity, AI, engineering, and security operations.
Meaningful impact: Contribute to the security and compliance foundation of an organization operating at the forefront of AI-driven cybersecurity.
Cross-functional exposure: Partner with teams across engineering, IT, legal, sales, customer success, and security.
International collaboration: Work with a globally distributed team and have regular opportunities to connect with colleagues in person.