Security Analyst

Security Analyst | UK Financial Services | Compliance & Technical Security | North West England | £35k-£45k + Benefits/ProgressionZachary Daniels are delighted to be working with a well-established UK business during an exciting period of growth, to recruit a Security Analyst. This is a company investing heavily in technology, compliance, and security.In this role, you\’ll be part of a collaborative team, working across compliance, risk, and technical security to protect the business, strengthen frameworks, and support transformation projects. It\’s a varied position offering real scope to grow both your governance and technical skills.Benefits You\’ll Enjoy: · Competitive salary up to £45 000 (DOE) · Generous annual leave entitlement, rising with service · Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave · Life assurance · Regular social eventsRole Responsibilities: · Identify and assess security risks, ensuring mitigation plans are in place. · Support the development and maintenance of security policies and standards. · Assist with third-party security reviews and supplier risk management. · Provide oversight of vulnerability assessments. · Conduct architecture reviews for new systems and services. · Evaluate technical controls and recommend improvements. · Support the rollout of new security tools and technologies. · Provide input into incident management and security metrics reporting.About You: · 2+ years\’ experience in an security role. · Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies. · Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001. · Experience with vulnerability management and technical controls. · Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. · Confident communicator with the ability to explain security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.This is more than just a security role, it\’s a chance to join a forward-thinking business, develop your expertise across both compliance and technical domains, and make a real impact in protecting and enabling the organisation.Apply today with your most up-to-date CV! BBBH34361