Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Sovereign Network Group | Specialising within IT, Housing, HR, Customer Service and Finance
Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is seeking an IT Security Assurance Analyst to join our IT and Information Security team. Based from either Basingstoke or Wembley, you'll combine home and office working in line with our hybrid approach.
This is an exciting opportunity to support our organisation in mitigating cyber risks, ensuring compliance with security standards, and improving our overall security posture.
The role:
As an IT Security Assurance Analyst, you will contribute to the organisation's resilience by identifying and mitigating security risks, monitoring for threats, and supporting response efforts to security incidents.
Your role will involve conducting security audits, supporting vulnerability management, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Aiding in the investigation, containment, and resolution of security incidents
* Assisting in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with security standards, laws and regulations, such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001
* Conducting regular security audits and assessments, providing reports and recommendations
* Supporting in carrying out regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
* Working with internal teams and external vendors to remediate security vulnerabilities
* Assisting in evaluating new security technologies and risk mitigation solutions
* Ensuring internal and external threat intelligence is captured and addressed
* Aiding in producing performance metrics to demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of IT Security controls
What We're Looking For:
* Experience working in a similar role within cyber security
* Strong understanding of cyber security principles, threats, and best practices
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment, ensuring thorough incident analysis and response
* An awareness of ISO 27001, NCSC Framework, Cyber Essentials Plus and OWASP is desirable
What you can expect from us:
* £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
* Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
* Generous pension matching up to 12%
* Life cover
SNG is the 6th largest housing association in the UK following the merger between Sovereign and Network Homes in October 2023 – and is an organisation that takes the best of both and makes it even better. With over 84,000 homes we deliver services to in excess of 210,000 customers across the South east and South west.
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
If you're passionate about IT security and want to help drive a strong security culture, we'd love to hear from you!
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries
* Housing and Community Development and Non-profit Organizations
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