Junior Security Analyst

Junior Security Analyst in United Kingdom

Role: Junior Security Analyst

Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery

Grade: B3

Location: Manchester, Rotherham or Oxford, UK

About Pearson: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Our Purpose | Add Life to a Lifetime of Learning.

About UK Assessment & Qualifications: We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist and support the Divisional Security Lead (DSL) in the day to day management of all matters relating to information security.
2. Work with product teams throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure security requirements are defined and measured to completion.
3. Drive the implementation of security controls and the adoption of security capabilities.
4. Undertake research to support design reviews, security risk assessments and divisional security strategy.
5. Work closely with developers and other technical teams on the delivery of security testing.
6. Support the management reporting cycle for key security related metrics and Key Performance Indicators.
7. Champion automation and drive efficiency across security tools and processes.
8. Support a large information discovery project within the division.
9. Provide consultation and advice on all matters relating to security to a wide variety of stakeholders.

Essential skills and experience required:

1. Demonstrable interest and prior training in technology security.
2. Ability to work under pressure and manage own time effectively.
3. Good oral, written communication and presentation skills.
4. Good interpersonal skills.
5. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Location and Hours:

The role is aligned to our Manchester, Rotherham, or Oxford offices. All our roles are hybrid working; our current policy requires our team to visit their base office no more than once a week.

Your benefits and rewards:

Here at Pearson we offer a range of benefits, which include:

1. 25 Days annual leave.
2. Annual Bonus.
3. Private Pension plan scheme.
4. Life, private medical and dental care insurance options.
5. Maternity, paternity, and family care leave.
6. An employee wellbeing assistance programme.

What to expect from Pearson:

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Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.