Information Security Analyst
Remote
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Freelance
07-04-2025
Job Specifications
Information Security Analyst (InfoSec) - Contract
6 Month Contract - Umbrella Engagement (Inside IR35)
Fully Remote
FTSE100 Financial Services Firm
Key Background : Varonis / DLP Experience
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Data Security Analyst with expertise in Varonis and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies to join our growing cybersecurity team. You will be responsible for safeguarding sensitive data, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with data protection policies using advanced DLP tools and behavioural analytics platforms like Varonis.
Key Responsibilities:
Deploy, configure, and manage Varonis solutions to monitor and analyse file activity, user behavior, and sensitive data access.
Implement and manage DLP solutions across endpoints, networks, cloud applications, and email systems to detect and prevent unauthorized data movement.
Perform continuous monitoring of data access and usage patterns to identify anomalous or risky behaviour.
Collaborate with IT, Legal, and Compliance teams to define and enforce data protection policies.
Conduct investigations into potential data leaks or misuse of sensitive information and escalate incidents as needed.
Support incident response efforts related to data exfiltration or data security threats.
Maintain data classification frameworks and ensure proper tagging of sensitive information.
Provide reporting and dashboards for compliance audits, risk assessments, and executive briefings.
Keep current on evolving threats, regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.), and best practices in data security and privacy.
Assist with user education and awareness initiatives regarding data protection policies
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
About the Company
We are a global recruitment solutions company with four decades of experience. The idea of partnership is at the heart of everything we do at Sanderson. Working with clients and candidates alike, we deliver permanent or contract hires, executive search assignments, fully outsourced recruitment solutions, including RPO and MSP and deploy high-performing project teams. We strive to deliver with personality and a passion for service excellence. Our services are built on collaboration, understanding and flexibility. Our breadt... Know more
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