About this role
Information Security Analyst
We're looking for an Information Security Analyst to help strengthen our security posture by coordinating vulnerability management, supporting penetration testing activities, and working closely with technical teams to reduce security risk.
What you'll be doing
- Coordinate penetration testing and vulnerability scanning activities.
- Analyse and prioritise security findings, supporting teams through to remediation.
- Track vulnerabilities and provide regular progress updates.
- Support incident management, root cause analysis, and security improvements.
- Work with IT and project teams to embed security into day-to-day operations.
- Assist with security governance and change initiatives.
What we're looking for
- A genuine passion for Information Security.
- Good understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and security principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience supporting vulnerability management, penetration testing, or security operations is desirable.
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.
See all cyber security & digital forensics jobs in London →Why this fits a police background
- Incident command & response
- Security operations
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 |