Information Security Assurance Analyst

Provides technical expertise on the development and support of all activities, processes, and tools used for validating and insuring the integrity of technology-based information.

Job title:
Information Security Assurance Analyst

Job Description:

We're supporting our clients as they adapt to a new world in the wake of COVID-19. We're now recruiting for roles which will help our clients to deliver vital services and to resume business wherever possible.

Help strengthen our Team as an Information Security Assurance Analyst. (Home based). On the Job Training provided!

An excellent opportunity for an Information Security / Assurance Analyst to join our team to coordinate reporting on information security incidents and ensuring follow-up. Analyzing and evaluating security requirements for data systems, networks, websites or an organization's online offerings.

As well as, providing technical support to clients and staff on risk assessment and the implementation of appropriate data security procedures and products. Assisting in the review, development, testing and implementation process for security plans, products and control techniques.

What you'll be doing:

• Vulnerability Analysis - receiving, assessing and creating remediation tasks following penetration tests and vulnerability scans.
• Risk Treatment Management - ensuring that all security issues from audits or risks raised are recorded, with ownership, and tracking remediation tasks to closure/mitigation/acceptance of risks.
• Exception Management - receiving, assessing and ongoing tracking of security exception requests covering security policy, standards, risks and vulnerabilities through to acceptance/rejection.
• Security Incident Management - 24x7 coordinating, tracking and reporting of security incidents working alongside DISOs and business unit managers.
• Security Reporting - working with key service providers to deliver a picture of the security stature at Group, Divisional and Business Unit levels.
• Audit Activities Support - working with the audit and compliance team providing evidence of security controls from Security Office data.
• Supplier Security Due Diligence - assessing supplier security arrangements using a mix of questionnaire and face to face visits based on priorities and risks.
• Security Guidance and Information - acting as 'front door' for the Security Team to provide guidance and information as requested and manage security service catalogue requests.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified to degree level in information security or equivalent experience.
• Self-motivated individual with flexible approach to working.
• Desire to build own Information Security Knowledge.
• Exposure to vulnerability analysis, audit activities, penetration testing and/or risk assessments
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical problems to non-technical business stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Desired Experience/Skills

• Industry recognised Information Security or audit qualification.
• Experience of working in a controls testing/assurance environment.
• Experience of working within a financial services/regulated or outsourced service provision environment.

About Capita

Capita Plc, a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We're supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Progression
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Company matched pension, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and plenty more

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita's offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we're doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time

Location:
Sheffield

United Kingdom

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent