Information Security Analyst

4736448
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Eastleigh
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Cyber Security
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    £23.53 p/h Umbrella

Information Security Analyst - Onsite in Eastleigh - 2/3 Mth Contract

Information Security Analyst

On site in Eastleigh
2/3-Month Contract
Start ASAP

Your new company

A local government organisation, based across the South UK, are currently looking for an Information Security Analyst to come and support the Cybersecurity Manager for a short period of time, to cover for unforeseen sickness in the team. The organisation plays a huge part in saving lives, and they truly make a real difference to the local area.

Your new role

Incident Detection & Response
  • Monitor security alerts from XDR, email, and other systems.
  • Investigate potential security incidents, perform initial triage, and escalate where necessary.

Security Monitoring & Reporting
  • Review logs and alerts for unusual activity or indicators of compromise.
  • Maintain situational awareness of current threats and advise on relevant mitigations.

Security Awareness & Culture
  • Monitor and manage the organisation’s cybersecurity mailbox, responding to staff queries and phishing reports.
  • Support delivery of awareness campaigns, newsletters, and training initiatives.

Software Security Review
  • Review and approve software access requests, ensuring appropriate authorisation and business justification.

Third-Party Assurance
  • Support the supplier due diligence process by assessing vendor security posture and documentation.
  • Review security questionnaires, contracts, and risk mitigations for third-party services.

What you'll need to succeed

You’ll need experience working within a similar role. You’ll need to be within commutable distance to their office in Eastleigh. You’ll be immediately available, or on a short-term notice of 2 weeks or less.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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