Cyber Security Analyst​/Lead

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Cyber Security Analyst/Lead

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Cyber Security Analyst/Lead

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN1200

Location

Location London

Employment Type

Employment Type

Perm

Basis

Basis Full Time

Fixed Term Duration

Overview

Overview Join Chambers as our next Cyber Security Analyst/Lead, a pivotal role at the heart of our commitment to safeguarding information and maintaining trust. A hands-on role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our information security programme, protecting our systems, data, and digital assets from evolving threats. This is an exciting opportunity to drive key security initiatives, oversee cutting‑edge technologies, and ensure compliance with leading industry frameworks within a globally respected organisation.

This is a hybrid role, with two days a week expected in the London office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop,implement,andmaintaintheorganisation'sinformationsecuritystrategy,policies,standards,andproceduresinalignmentwithbusinessobjectivesandregulatoryrequirements.
• Provideexpertadviceandguidanceoninformationsecuritymatterstovariousstakeholdersacrosstheorganisation.
• Overseetheday-to-dayoperationofsecuritysystemsandtools,including firewalls,intrusion detection/prevention systems(IDS/IPS),antivirus,anti-malware,SIEM(Security Information and Event Management ),vulnerabilityscanners,anddataencryptionsolutions.
• Managevulnerabilitymanagementprograms,includingregularscanning,penetrationtesting,andremediationofidentifiedweaknesses.
• Developandmaintainrobustdisasterrecoveryandbusinesscontinuityplansrelatedtoinformationsecurity.
• Ensuretheorganization'sadherencetorelevantinformationsecurityregulations,laws,andindustrystandards(e.g.HIPAA,PCIDSS,NIST,CIS,ISO
  27001,Cyber Essentials+).
• Coordinateandparticipateininternalandexternalsecurityaudits,provide evidence,andensuretimelyremediationofauditfindings.
• CollaboratewithITOperationsand
  
  Infrastructureteamstoensuresecurityisembeddedinthedesign,implementation,andmaintenanceofallITinfrastructure,includingcloudenvironments(e.g.,Azure,AWS,GCP),networks,servers,andendpoints.
• Manageaccesscontrolprocessesto3rdpartyapplications,and3rdpartyrelations.
• Overseethepatchingandconfigurationmanagementofallsystemsandapplicationstoreducetheattacksurface.
• Asthisroledevelops,weexpecttheneedforadedicatedteamofsecurityprofessionals.
  
  Thispositionwillthenberesponsiblefortheteam’sservicedelivery,including leadership,mentoring,andgeneralsupportofteamtasks.
• Managerelationshipswiththird-partysecurityvendorsandserviceproviders.
• PrepareandmanagetheITsecuritybudget,ensuringoptimalallocationofresources.
• Communicatesecurityrisks,incidents,andperformancemetricstoseniormanagementandotherstakeholders.
• Drivecontinuousimprovementinitiativeswithintheinformationsecurityfunction.

Why you should apply

As the security function grows, you'll also have the opportunity to build and lead a dedicated team, making this an excellent next step for someone looking to combine hands‑on expertise with strategic leadership and long‑term career progression.

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience creating Cyber Security roadmaps.

Strong understanding of information security principles, frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials), and best practices.

Hands‑on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and identity management solutions.

Experience with cloud security (e.g., Azure Security).

Proven experience in managing security incidents and conducting incident response.

Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non‑technical audiences.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience building, developing and managing technology improvement programmes

Experience selecting and managing third party suppliers and…