Security Analyst

Posted:	10/06/26
Recruiter:	Computappoint
Reference:	3120426210
Type:	Permanent
Disciplines:	Network Security
Salary:	£55,000 Annual
Location:	Suffolk
Description:	Permanent role Salary up to £55,000 per annum 3 days on site - office locations include Suffolk, Cardiff area, London & Dublin Information Security Specialist - Governance & Audit Location: UK/Ireland \| 3 days on-site \| Immediate Start We re partnering with a well-established organisation to find an Information Security Specialist to join their security function on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for a technically grounded professional ready to step into a governance-focused role. The Role This is not a hands-on engineering position - its a governance and assurance role that demands someone who truly understands how IT infrastructure works in the real world. you'll be the technical backbone behind audit preparation, control testing, client due diligence, and supplier security reviews, working within an established framework and escalating to the Security Manager where appropriate. What you'll Be Doing Executing periodic security control checks and preparing evidence packs for internal and external audits (including ISO 27001 and customer audits) Taking ownership of the technical sections of client security questionnaires and RFPs, maintaining a library of approved responses and artefacts Performing supplier security due diligence - reviewing certifications, SOC reports, and penetration test summaries Liaising with infrastructure, cloud, and network teams to validate that described controls reflect operational reality Tracking audit findings and keeping action owners accountable What We re Looking For A solid background in a hands-on technical role - infrastructure engineering, systems administration, network or cloud engineering, or security analysis Practical knowledge of enterprise technologies: Windows/Linux, networking, IAM, virtualisation, Azure/AWS, backups and monitoring Familiarity with core security controls - Firewalls, EDR, patching, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and least privilege Strong documentation and organisational skills, comfortable managing multiple concurrent workstreams The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and clients Qualifications (desirable, not essential): a relevant degree or equivalent experience; certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft/Cisco associate-level, or a cloud associate qualification would be advantageous. The Detail Reports to: Information Security Manager (Dublin) Working pattern: 3 days on-site required Start: ASAP If you re a technically credible professional looking to move into a governance and assurance-focused role without leaving your technical roots behind, we'd love to hear from you. Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Computappoint do not use AI to filter or assess candidates, we use experienced and dedicated recruiters, who want to match the best people to roles.
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