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Versende Ltd

Data & Information Security Analyst

Hybrid

Birmingham, United kingdom

£ 55,000 /year

Junior

Freelance

06-01-2026

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Skills

Penetration Testing Monitoring Training

Job Specifications

Data & Information Security Analyst

Birmingham or Leeds | Hybrid

Up to £55,000 | 18-month FTC

We’re recruiting a Data & Information Security Analyst to play a key role in protecting systems, data and infrastructure across a highly regulated environment.

You’ll sit between IT and Compliance, taking ownership of day-to-day security operations, incident management, audits and ongoing accreditation work, including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials. This role has real influence on security strategy, controls and culture.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring networks and systems for threats and breaches

• Leading incident investigation and response

• Running vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

• Owning ISO 27001 compliance and internal audits

• Developing and maintaining security policies and controls

• Delivering security awareness training across the business

• Working closely with internal teams and external partners

What we’re looking for:

Strong knowledge of ISO 27001:2022

3+ years’ experience with a relevant degree OR 5+ years’ industry experience

Exposure to NIST, UK GDPR, Cyber Essentials

Experience with XDR, EDR, SIEM tools

Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+) highly desirable

Strong communicator with excellent organisation and stakeholder skills

Working pattern:

• 3 days in office during 6-month probation

• 2 days thereafter

• Occasional travel to London

If you want a role where security actually matters and you can make a visible impact, this is it.

About the Company

Versende is founded upon a passion to provide the best IT, Digital and Marketing recruitment services using our expert knowledge and integrity to ensure both clients and candidates reach their business and career goals. We combine years of experience with new fresh innovative ideas to provide a service which evolves with the forever changing and developing industry benefiting ALL who choose to work with us. Recruiting in the below areas: - Apprenticeship Trainers (IT, Creative, Business Admin, Software, Marketing) - Appre... Know more