Information Security Analyst
Post Title: Information Security Analyst
Contract type:Permanent
Rank/grade:E
Salary: Starting Salary £40,910+ £6,710 London Weighting +£3,500 market forces allowance*pay
award pending*
Directorate/department: Corporate Services Department (CSD) - Information management Services
Vetting level required: MV/SC(find out more here - National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK)
Location: Bishopsgate Police Station
This role is open to all Police Staff and external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a staff member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities and long-term conditions, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About the team
This is an exciting opportunity for an information security specialist to join information management services within the City of London Police. Our department has a strong, integrated information management vision in which information assurance plays a big part. To join us, you’ll need to be a confident and influential communicator, with substantial relevant experience.
About the role
The role of the Information Security Analyst is to maintain technical security monitoring, review and assessment of security controls ensuring they are an appropriate fit with the organizational risk appetite; analyse and evaluate technical standards, security tools and applications deployed; produce security operating procedures for force systems.
Responsibilities
The ideal Information Security Analyst will be familiar with the concepts of a Security Operations Centre and demonstrate competence in the use of technical tools to monitor IT security controls, the technical ability to analyse security product output and provide concise and factual reports.
Requirements
Candidates ideally will hold a relevant qualification such as Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP), degree in Information /IT Security or equivalent and be able to demonstrate knowledge of ISO27000 Information Security Management System and application, preferably gained in a Police ICT environment.
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact: simone.edwards@cityoflondon.police.uk
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification of the role.
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 18th September 2025 @ 23:59.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, to be held Week commencing 6th October 2025.
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Benefits:
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit:
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- Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service.
- Season Ticket Loans
- Cycle to Work Scheme