Junior Security Analyst (Basingstoke)

Overview

As a Junior Security Analyst at InfoSum, you will support the IT Security team in protecting information assets by assisting with monitoring, risk assessment, compliance, and incident response activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience across security operations and governance while contributing to a culture of secure data handling. The role offers exposure to industry standards and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, hybrid environment. You will help strengthen the organization’s security posture and incident readiness through practical support and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Security monitoring support: help monitor systems for threats and vulnerabilities and report incidents
• Risk assessment support: assist data collection and risk mitigation planning
• Compliance assistance: aid in maintaining ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR controls and policies
• Audit support: coordinate and assist audits and address findings
• Incident response assistance: document incidents and aid root-cause analysis
• Security awareness support: help deliver security training to staff
• Vendor risk management: assist in evaluating third-party security practices
• Security documentation: maintain records of security activities and policies

Key requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in information security, IT, or related field
• Understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR
• Basic knowledge of risk management and vulnerability assessment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools and incident response is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Analytical mindset
• Collaborative
• Detail-oriented
• Security monitoring tools familiarity
• Incident response practices
• Risk assessment fundamentals

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