Senior Information Security Analyst

Are you an experienced Information Security professional with deep technical expertise and a passion for securing complex IT environments? We are looking for a Senior Information Security Analyst to provide expert guidance, implement security technologies, resolve complex technical challenges, and strengthen information security controls within a dynamic financial services environment.

This role is ideal for a security specialist who can work independently, influence technical decisions, mentor team members, and drive continuous improvement across information security processes and technologies.

• →Provide expert technical advice on complex information security matters and recommend solutions aligned with business requirements and security strategy.
• →Analyse and resolve complex security incidents, technical issues, system deviations, and vulnerabilities.
• →Implement, maintain, and enhance information security technologies, standards, policies, processes, and procedures.
• →Monitor security environments, interpret system logs and reports, and ensure compliance with established security best practices.
• →Lead and participate in Proof of Concept (PoC) and Proof of Technology (PoT) initiatives for new security products and solutions.
• →Evaluate new security technologies, define selection criteria, and support implementation and handover.
• →Assess security risks, oversee change implementations, and independently manage security changes across varying risk levels.
• →Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to resolve incidents and deliver cost-effective security solutions.
• →Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to administrators, analysts, and other team members.
• →Support the stability, availability, and ongoing performance of assigned security technologies, including on-demand support outside standard working hours when required.

• Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field.
• CISSP, CISM, or an equivalent relevant information security certification is essential.

• 10–15 years of experience in an IT environment.
• At least 2 years in a senior role.
• 3–5 years of specialised experience in an information security technology domain.
• Experience implementing, supporting, and enhancing information security technologies within complex enterprise environments.
• Experience with security risk management, change management, technical troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Banking or financial services experience would be advantageous.

• Information security technologies, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Information security threats, attack vectors, and risk mitigation.
• Governance, risk, and controls.
• TCP/IP networking and relevant operating systems.
• Security monitoring, system logs, and data analysis.
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management principles.
• Vendor and stakeholder management.
• Regulatory requirements and information security compliance.
• Technical documentation, business writing, and Microsoft Office.

If you are a seasoned Information Security specialist who enjoys solving complex security challenges, implementing innovative technologies, and mentoring technical teams, we would love to hear from you.