As part of the Information Security team, this role will be responsible for leading and supporting Depop's information security program, conducting risk assessments, developing and implementing security policies, and responding to security incidents.
FTC: May 2025 to March 2026
Responsibilities
Support the Head of Information Security in defining and delivering upon a broad, company-wide security roadmap, including training, physical/cyber/information security, compliance, policies, etc.
Monitor logging and alerting tooling for security issues
Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents
Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure
Document security incidents and breaches and assess the damage they cause
Work with the Engineering teams to respond to tests and uncover vulnerabilities
Work with teams to fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard
Develop and maintain company-wide best practices, policies and processes for Information Security
Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management
Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOX
Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods
Knowledge of disaster recovery, computer forensic tools, technologies and methods
Contribute to the security incident response process and play an active role in it
The role involves participation in an on-call rotation, during which the analyst will be responsible for monitoring and responding to security alerts and potential incidents.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of CyberSecurity Frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO27001)
Experience with detection and remediation of security vulnerabilities
Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods
Experience planning, researching and developing security policies, standards and procedures
Experience in privacy and cyber governance, risk and compliance frameworks and controls
Proven ability to identify and assess complex risks and understand the mechanisms (people, process, technology) available to manage those risks
Non-technical
Exemplary communication skills, especially in dealing with multiple stakeholders
Able to take a risk-based approach and effectively prioritise many competing demands
Desirable
People management and mentoring experience; we want you to help shape and develop our Information Security Awareness
Understand compliance, legal and ethical obligations organisations should have with respect to logical and physical security, personally identifiable information and data protection
Additional information
Health + Mental Wellbeing PMI and cash plan healthcare access with Bupa Subsidised counselling and coaching with Self Space Cycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute Initiative Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential support Mental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signposting Work/Life Balance: 25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days 1 company-wide day off per quarter Impact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteering Fully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love. Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options *role dependant All offices are dog-friendly Ability to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countries Family Life: 18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employees IVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leave Learn + Grow: Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and more Mentorship and programmes to upskill employees Your Future: Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary) Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earnings Depop Extras: Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK. Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!