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Information Security Analyst

Fruition GroupManchester, Lancashire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 30 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Azure

Job Description

Job Title

Information Security Analyst

Location

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive salary, depending on experience

Why Apply?

An excellent opportunity for an Information Security Analyst to join an established organisation and support the effective operation of security controls, services and processes across the business.

You'll work across on-premises and cloud environments, supporting security operations, assurance, risk, incident response and compliance while working closely with Technology teams, suppliers and business stakeholders.

The role offers a broad security remit and the opportunity to contribute to the continued improvement of security controls and processes.

Information Security Analyst Responsibilities

Support day-to-day security operations, monitoring SOC and SIEM outputs, investigating alerts and supporting incident response.

Perform security assurance, gap analysis and compliance activities, identifying risks and tracking remediation with control owners.

Support security policies, standards and procedures, ensuring security activities are documented and auditable.

Assist with third-party security reviews, internal and external audits and regulatory requests, providing evidence of effective security controls.

Produce security reports and metrics, analyse emerging threats and contribute to continuous improvement.

Support security awareness activities and promote a positive security culture across the organisation.

Information Security Analyst Requirements

Experience in information security, IT risk or IT operations.

Good understanding of cybersecurity risks, threats and security controls.

Experience with incident management, risk assessment and assurance activities.

Exposure to SIEM, endpoint protection or vulnerability management tooling.

Understanding of cloud security concepts, ideally including Azure.

Strong analytical, communication and documentation skills with excellent attention to detail.

Experience working within regulated or enterprise environments.

Relevant security qualifications or certifications, or currently working towards them, would be advantageous.

What's in it for me?

A broad Information Security Analyst role covering security operations, assurance, risk, compliance and incident response, with the opportunity to work across both cloud and on-premises environments.

The benefits package includes hybrid working, competitive salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, family health and dental cover, plus a range of benefits supporting financial, physical, social and psychological wellbeing.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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