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Improbable • London

Information Security Risk Analyst

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top 3 scores:
90%

Autonomy

87%

Location flexibility

86%

Hours flexibility

Job Description

The Defence Security Team looks to support all teams throughout the business and meet objectives in the most secure manner possible. Collaborating closely with the Core Security Team and Engineering teams, we identify and safeguard assets against malicious threats, promptly responding to and recovering from various security incidents.
We are responsible for managing security risks in three core domains - Cyber, Personnel, and Physical. We are responsible for managing security risks in three core domains - Cyber, Personnel, and Physical. As our clients have specific security requirements, our team plays a vital role in implementing robust security controls for defined outcomes and maintaining tailored assurance measures. Currently, we are seeking a proactive and systematic Security Analyst to spearhead the development of an effective security culture across all business functions.

Your Opportunity:

  • Lead security risk assessments across different security domains, projects, operational requirements, and technical change initiatives.
  • Enhance and refine the Information Security Management System (ISMS) to align with the company's current practices.
  • Develop new metrics, KPIs/KRIs to strengthen risk management capabilities.
  • Effectively communicate the security implications of technical decisions, risk mitigation strategies, and alignment with risk tolerance levels to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Participate in due diligence and ongoing risk management activities related to supply chain operations.
  • Analyze and interpret threat intelligence to offer risk advisory and tutorial services to various Defence teams.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of new security standards and procedures to enhance staff security culture, including support for personnel and physical security processes in line with HMG handling requirements.

Why You're Made For This:

  • Demonstrated expertise in ISO27001 or NIST CSF.
  • Familiarity with risk management principles, best practices, and emerging toolkits such as Cyber Essentials and/or ISO27001.
  • Understanding of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems (QMS) and their interactions with ISO 27001.
  • Knowledge of internal audits and their value in managing organizational systems.
  • Experience with UKSV Vetting, including staff clearance management and vetting awareness campaigns.

Company benefits

Work from anywhere scheme – up to 30 days working from abroad
Unlimited annual leave
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Dog friendly office
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks statutory maternity pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks full pay
Shared parental leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Fertility treatment leave
Adoption leave
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced WFH tools
Teambuilding days
Open to part time work for some roles
Wellbeing allowance
Compassionate leave
Mental health platform access
Women’s health leave
Time off in-lieu
Optional unpaid leave
Carer’s leave
In office massages
In office yoga classes
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Meditation space
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Annual pay rises
Interest free loans
Share options
Equity packages
Sabbaticals
Volunteer days
Personal development budgets
Relocation packages
L&D budget
Employee discounts
Financial coaching
Employee assistance programme
Skilled worker visas
Charity donation scheme
Work from home budget
Travel loan

We asked employees of Improbable what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
87%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
86%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
77%
Employees are largely happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
76%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
84%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
90%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
58%
Employees feel like the diversity is ok and there are some efforts to improve
Inclusion
77%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
72%
Employees enjoy the working environment
Mission
69%
Employees feel quite excited about the company mission
Salary
72%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at Improbable

Company employees

155

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