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Information Security Analyst, Vulnerability Management

bet365 · Manchester, Greater Manchester

Type
Full-time
Posted
9 days ago

Overview

Your risk assessment and incident response discipline from policing translates into managing vulnerabilities and explaining technical risk.

About this role

We’re one of the world’s leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 10,000 people and serve over 120 million customers in 26 languages.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of growth opportunities, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our global worldwide.

Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, featuring more than 1.38 million In-Play sporting events a year. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe (750,000), we handle over 6 million HTTP requests daily and process more than 1.5 million bets per hour at peak.

Job Description

As an Information Security Analyst in our vulnerability management team, you will ensure IT systems are operating in a secure manner in line with regulatory requirements.

Join our vulnerability management team as an Information Security Analyst. You keep our IT systems secure and compliant while protecting our live operation.

Our Information Security team monitors our live operation around the clock. We spot anomalies and manage vulnerability scanning across all endpoints.

You assess risk, plan specialist testing, and help the business understand the urgency of patching. You also work with governance teams to keep us compliant.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of information and cyber security principles.
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools and risk assessment.
  • Proven ability to explain technical risk to non-technical teams.
  • Experience with security-related technical investigations.
  • Working knowledge of industry-standard security practices.
  • Awareness of the current Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version.
  • Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Pragmatic approach to governance and risk administration.
  • Committed and flexible attitude towards work.

Additional Information

  • Running vulnerability scans using industry-leading tools.
  • Scheduling scanning across the Business to minimise operational impact.
  • Explaining Business risk to technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Coordinating internal and external resources to meet targets.
  • Embedding security requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Liaising with the Business to ensure we meet all security requirements.
  • Acting as an escalation point for security queries.
  • Creating clear and accurate technical documentation.
  • Monitoring emerging threats and escalate findings to the relevant teams.
  • Supporting internal and external audits.

By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice - https://www.bet365careers.com/privacy-policy

At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police

Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.

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Why this fits a police background

  • Investigative casework
  • Risk & threat assessment
  • Working to legislation & regulation

What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Digital forensics analyst£32,000–£45,000
DFIR consultant£45,000–£65,000
Senior forensics / IR specialist£60,000–£80,000
Threat-intelligence specialist£55,000–£80,000
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