Information Security Analyst

Blue Cross For Pets; Burford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 49,000

Job description

Information Security Analyst

Application Deadline: 20 April 2025

Department: Information Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Burford

Reporting To: Head of IT Services

Compensation: £36,361 - £48,199 / year

Description

Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £36,361 - £48,199 p/annum
Location: Burford, Oxfordshire / Hybrid – 2 days based in office p/week
Closing date: 20th April 2025

If you are looking for an opportunity to work for an organisation that truly makes a difference, where your contribution will be valued, then join us as an Information Security Analyst!

More about the role

Working within our Information Systems directorate means that you are joining a dedicated team of professionals who work together to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information, data and IT services. Although this is a solo role within cyber security, you will collaborate with other colleagues to ensure the organisation is doing all it can to remain secure and effective.

Using your expert knowledge for Information Cyber Security, your main responsibilities are to maintain an awareness of current threats and events and advising Blue Cross on the implications. You will take the lead on continuing our progress to develop an effective security culture across our technical and non-technical business functions.

The ability to build relationships is key to this role; therefore, our Information Security team works hybrid where you will be based in our Oxfordshire offices two days per week, with three working from home.

About you

You will have a strong understanding of ISO27001 concepts and methodologies qualified to at least level of Certified in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP) (or equivalent) enabling you to hit the ground running and contribute towards our ongoing risk management improvements.

We are looking for an analytical thinker with logical reasoning skills and the ability to find solutions in challenging situations. Your ability to communicate and present complex technical information tailored to the needs and interests of others enables you to gain commitment from all stakeholders to make changes which could have a major and/or lasting impact.

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Knowledge of security architecture principles and processes
• Awareness of key relevant legislation including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, Data Privacy Act, Computer Misuse Act
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems
• A basic understanding of foundational networking principles (e.g. IPV4, IPv6, TCIP/IP, DNS)
• Strong technical experience across Firewalls, SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, network devices and IAM systems
• Experience of vulnerability scanning tools/vulnerability management
• Risk assessment and/or problem management experience
• A full driving licence with the ability to travel to remote sites and supplier locations

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience

• Information Security qualification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or COMPTIA Security+
• Technology security certified qualifications (e.g. Microsoft AWS or Cisco Professional/Associate)
• Experience of working in a third sector/not-for-profit environment
• Demonstrable understanding of Microsoft 365 environment
• Demonstrable understanding of Multi Factor Authentication technologies

How to apply

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
• Health cash plan
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.