Skills

Communication Risk Management

Job Specifications

IT Security Analyst (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)

Salary: Up to £45,000

CPS Group is supporting a well-established financial services organisation in Cardiff as they look to appoint an IT Security Analyst on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking security team and play a key role in protecting systems, networks and data across both cloud and on-premise environments.

This role is central to maintaining a strong security posture, supporting governance and assurance activities, and embedding effective cyber security risk management across the wider technology function.

The Role

Reviewing and assuring cyber security controls to ensure effectiveness, coverage and evidence
Maintaining and improving cyber governance, risk and reporting frameworks
Supporting cyber risk assessments, issue tracking and remediation activities
Reviewing and updating security policies, standards, procedures and playbooks
Supporting internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and assurance activities
Assisting with incident management governance, including root cause analysis and control improvements
Working with technology teams to embed effective security risk management and compliance

Skills & Experience

Experience in cyber security governance, risk or assurance, ideally within a regulated environment
Proven background in testing and assuring security controls and supporting audits
Strong experience producing and maintaining security policy and process documentation
Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS
Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a risk-focused mindset
Relevant experience or qualifications in IT Security, Cyber GRC or Risk Management

If interested, please apply today or contact Sam John at CPS Group for more information: SJohn@cpsgroupuk.com

About the Company

CPS Group is an award-winning privately held Technology Recruitment Group based across South Wales and the South West. With a turnover of over PS30m and over 20 years of experience, our team of over 50 professionals have successfully placed both Permanent and Contract Professionals in roles and assignments across the UK and Europe. We utilise the most advanced recruitment tools and technologies to ensure that we stay ahead of the curve, allowing us to deliver a faster, more efficient service to our clients. Our commitment t... Know more