Information Security Analyst

Arden University

Information Security Analyst protecting information assets at Arden University while enhancing security culture and compliance. Collaborating across teams to implement security controls and conduct risk management.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £45,000 - £52,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a key role in protecting the university's information assets while helping to shape and strengthen our security culture.
Responsible for maintaining and enhancing our information security framework, ensuring that policies, procedures, controls, and risk management activities remain effective and aligned with industry best practice.
Contribute to the design and implementation of new security controls, helping to continually improve our security posture and support our ongoing compliance with ISO 27001.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across IT, Cyber Security, and the wider university community to embed security into everyday operations and strategic initiatives.
Take a leading role in coordinating Business Continuity Management activities, supporting the university's resilience objectives and alignment with ISO 22301.
Conduct risk assessments, supporting audits, advising stakeholders, or helping drive security improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of information security principles, governance frameworks, and security control management.
Knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and associated compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of recognised security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials, or PCI DSS.
Conducting risk assessments and developing appropriate risk treatment recommendations.
Drafting and maintaining information security policies, procedures, standards, and supporting documentation.
Strong understanding of risk management, assurance, and business continuity principles.
Familiarity with ISO 22301, BCI Good Practice Guidelines, and business continuity best practices.
Ability to assess the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement using logical and analytical thinking.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce clear, actionable reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a complex organisational environment.
A minimum of two years' involvement in information security, information governance, risk management, or a related discipline.

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
BUPA Cash Plan Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
Access to Perkbox benefits
Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
Plus, other excellent benefits
Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

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Hard Skills & Tools

information security principlesgovernance frameworkssecurity control managementInformation Security Management Systems (ISMS)ISO 27001NISTCyber EssentialsPCI DSSrisk assessmentsbusiness continuity principles

Soft Skills

analytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationstakeholder engagementattention to detailproblem-solvingtime managementorganizational skillslogical thinkingcollaboration

Certifications

ISO 27001ISO 22301