Job title: IT Security Analyst
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Job published: 21-01-2026
Job ID: 74829

Job Description

IT Security Analyst (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)

Salary: Up to £45,000

 

CPS Group is supporting a well-established financial services organisation in Cardiff as they look to appoint an IT Security Analyst on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking security team and play a key role in protecting systems, networks and data across both cloud and on-premise environments.

 

This role is central to maintaining a strong security posture, supporting governance and assurance activities, and embedding effective cyber security risk management across the wider technology function.

 

The Role

 

  • Reviewing and assuring cyber security controls to ensure effectiveness, coverage and evidence
  • Maintaining and improving cyber governance, risk and reporting frameworks
  • Supporting cyber risk assessments, issue tracking and remediation activities
  • Reviewing and updating security policies, standards, procedures and playbooks
  • Supporting internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and assurance activities
  • Assisting with incident management governance, including root cause analysis and control improvements
  • Working with technology teams to embed effective security risk management and compliance

 

Skills & Experience

 

  • Experience in cyber security governance, risk or assurance, ideally within a regulated environment
  • Proven background in testing and assuring security controls and supporting audits
  • Strong experience producing and maintaining security policy and process documentation
  • Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS
  • Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a risk-focused mindset
  • Relevant experience or qualifications in IT Security, Cyber GRC or Risk Management

 

If interested, please apply today or contact Sam John at CPS Group for more information: SJohn@cpsgroupuk.com