Information Security Assistant

Information Security Assistant

Are you an early-career cyber security professional with real hands-on experience in an information security function, not just general IT exposure?

We’re working with a highly respected professional services organisation to hire an Information Security Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in St Paul’s. This is an excellent opportunity to build on existing infosec experience in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Key details:

• Location: St Paul’s, London


• Contract: 12-month FTC


• Team: Small, specialist InfoSec function within a wider IT team


• Environment: Professional services, fast-paced and security-conscious

What’s on offer:

• Strong mentorship from experienced security professionals


• Exposure to a broad range of security operations


• Opportunity to develop across multiple security domains


• Collaborative and supportive team culture


• Clear progression and skills development opportunities

Key responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operation of information security controls


• Assist with security audits, questionnaires, and third-party risk reviews


• Contribute to incident identification, triage, and response processes


• Support vulnerability management and patching activities


• Maintain and update the information security risk register


• Assist with security reporting, metrics, and dashboards


• Collaborate with IT teams to improve system and endpoint security


• Promote security best practices across the organisation

Key requirements (essential):

• Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience in an information security function
  (not general IT with limited exposure to security)


• Demonstrable experience in at least two of the following:
  
  
  
  • Security questionnaires and audits
  
  
  • Incident triage or response
  
  
  • Vulnerability management
  
  
  • Risk register maintenance
  
  
  
  


• Strong understanding of operational security processes


• Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment

Soft skills:

• Strong communication skills, able to explain security concepts clearly


• Proactive mindset with a genuine interest in cyber security


• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks


• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

If you’re looking to take the next step in your information security career and gain meaningful, hands-on experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard from us within 2 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.