Senior Information Security Analyst

Are you an experienced information security professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference?

As a Senior Information Security Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting the systems, services and information that people rely on every day. Working across the organisation, you will help identify and manage security risks, support incident response activities and provide expert advice to colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to influence decision-making, strengthen cyber resilience and help build a secure digital environment while contributing to the ongoing development of information security across the organisation.

In this role you will:

• Lead vulnerability management activities and work with technical teams to reduce security risks.
• Manage and support security incidents, investigations and lessons learned activity.
• Conduct security risk assessments and advise on appropriate controls for systems, services, projects and suppliers.
• Support governance, compliance and assurance processes through reporting, monitoring and improvement planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping colleagues understand security risks and make informed decisions.
• Maintain oversight of security actions, controls and improvement initiatives to strengthen the organisation's security posture.
• Contribute to the development of security policies, standards and guidance.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

A recruitment process designed to help you show your potential

We're committed to making our recruitment process clear, fair and accessible for everyone.

• A fair assessment – applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
• An opportunity to demonstrate your skills – shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete technical assessments and interviews relevant to the role.
• Clear communication throughout – we'll keep candidates informed of progress and next steps at each stage of the process.
• Support when you need it – reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to help candidates perform at their best.

Key Dates

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the recruitment process. Our current timeline is:

• Application closing date: 31 August 2026
• Application sift: 4 September 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 7 September 2026

Need a different interview date?

If you're unable to attend on the scheduled interview dates, please let us know. We'll do our best to accommodate alternative arrangements where possible.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.