Here at Iceland we’re different. We care. We’re not a dull stuffy corporate. We’re one big team. A diverse group of people who get stuck in and work together. If this is how you like to work then please read on...

We are looking to recruit an Information Security Analyst (ISA) into our growing IT Department here at our Head Office in Deeside, near Chester.

Purpose of the role:

As our ISA, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the security of Iceland’s information assets. The role requires a good technical and practical understanding of information security topics and techniques.  Knowing how ‘would be’ hackers exploit different vulnerabilities is an essential skill for this position.

Key Accountabilities:

• You will be comfortable working with a variety of people from across the Iceland business – providing high quality security guidance, whether formally or informally.
• Take responsibility for existing information security processes such as regular audits of key security components, vulnerability scanning and management, dealing with alerts from the SOC, assisting with training and awareness programmes.
• Getting involved in new IT and business projects is also a crucial part of this role.  The ISA will be passionate about ensuring information security is considered and addressed early on in any development work.
• Continuously look for weaknesses and improvements in Iceland’s security landscape and will be happy to drive these improvements through either by themselves or as part of a team.
• Be up to date with emerging risks and vulnerabilities, and be able to explain how these may affect the Iceland business.
• Be a team player, the ISA will need to be able to effectively communicate highly technical concepts to people who do not know their SSL from their XSS.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Windows Server, DNS, AD, and AAD
• Cloud computing concepts and service models (e.g. IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Authentication concepts (OAuth, SAML, Windows Authentication, AAD, Managed Identity)
• Encryption standards and mechanisms (PKI, TLS, BitLocker)
• Windows PowerShell
• Web Application Security concepts, including the OWASP top 10
• Vulnerability assessment tools (e.g. Nessus, OpenVAS, AppCheck)
• Securing O365 and Azure
• Zero Trust Security architecture
• Ability to demonstrate effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Fully proficient in the use of Microsoft productivity applications
• Be a flexible and adaptive individual

Alongside this we can offer you:

• A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
• Flexible/Remote working available (minimum 2 days in the office)
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
• 10% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount
• Free parking onsite
• Double discount weeks
• Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!
• Subsidised Costa onsite
• Discounted gym membership
• Charity fundraising events
• Educational sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition
• Online discounts at over 150 retailers and cashback on shopping, holidays, insurance and more!

Be Proud. Be brave. Be everything that makes us different. Be Iceland.