Information Security Analyst

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Join the team who are redefining the payments space. 

About Us 

At Vitesse, we're more than just a payments platform – we're the trusted financial infrastructure connecting the global insurance ecosystem. Tailor-made for insurers, brokers, MGAs, and TPAs, our unified platform optimises claims funds, enables real-time global payments, and delivers full financial control. Our impact is real: over $20 billion in payments across 200+ countries, hundreds of millions returned to insurers’ balance sheets, and counting. We’re licensed in the UK (FCA), Europe (DNB), and New York (NYDFS), with over 260 amazing colleagues worldwide. With $93 million recently raised in Series C funding from KKR, our journey is just beginning, and our ambitions are sky-high. 

Headquartered in the heart of London and expanding across Europe and the US, Vitesse is where your ideas power tomorrow’s insurance solutions. Are you ready to make a difference? You're in the right place. 

Your Mission:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Information Security Analyst to join our team, reporting into the CISO. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organisations digital assets and infrastructure from cyber threats. You will be responsible for analysing security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and help implement effective solutions to mitigate risks.

This role has a requirement for the jobholder to be part of an out of hours call-out rota, which will usually be 1 in 4 or 5 weeks, in addition to being available for short-term assignments in the US to support our North American business.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of information security principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving threats in the cybersecurity landscape.

Your Responsibilities:

Governance: Risk / Compliance / Assurance:

• Monitor security systems including intrusion detection, firewalls, and SIEM. Collaborate with our external SOC to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Participate in incident response activities, including incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents and provide detailed reports on findings and recommendations for remediation.

• Help contribute to regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, devices, and applications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on security-related matters, providing guidance and support to other teams and departments as needed, and as reported through the help desk system.
• Collaborate with IT teams and other stakeholders, contributing to the design and implementation of security controls and measures to protect against cyber threats.
• Stay up to date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Assist with the management of security awareness training and workshops for employees to educate them about security risks and best practices for maintaining a secure work environment.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of disaster recovery plans to ensure the organisation's ability to respond to and recover from security incidents.
• Collaborate with internal teams during due diligence exercises to ensure that key security controls are documented as part of each submission.

Requirements

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+, certifications are highly desirable.

• Proven experience working in information security, with a good understanding of security principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Experience with information security standards including ISO 27001, NIST and Cyber Essentials.
• Experience with security assessment tools and techniques, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Azure, Office 365 and Microsoft E5 security tooling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex systems and identify security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities, especially in high-pressure situations requiring quick and accurate assessments.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

• 25 days Holiday per year (increasing by 1 day per years' service, up to 30 days) + Bank Holidays  
• Contributory pension scheme  
• Enhanced Parental leave   
• Cycle to Work Scheme  
• Private Medical Insurance with AXA 
• Unlimited access to therapy sessions through our partner, Oliva   
• Discounted Gym membership through Gympass 
• Financial Coaching with Octopus Wealth  
• 2 days of volunteering leave per year  
• Sabbatical after 5 years’ service   
• Life Assurance - MetLife (UK employees only)
• Ongoing Learning and Development to support you reach your career goals  

Our Values – or what we call “Vitesse at Our Best” 

The Vitesse values are a true reflection of what it takes to thrive in our business, so it’s important to us that any employee who joins our business is aligned with these 3 attributes  

Confident Humility 
We believe the best ideas come from listening and learning. We leave ego at the door, ask for help when we need it, and celebrate collective success. When one of us wins, we all do. 

Driven to Succeed 
We’re ambitious about the opportunity ahead and committed to achieving it together. We hold ourselves to high standards, take pride in what we deliver, and push for meaningful outcomes for our customers, our partners, and each other. 

Tenacious Responsibility 
We take ownership of our work, our decisions, and our results. We face challenges with resilience, learn from setbacks, and see things through to completion. Because doing the right thing matters. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer  

We’re committed to creating an inclusive home for all, where you’re treated fairly, respected, and valued for who you are. If you need any interview adjustments or have accessibility requirements, please contact Clara Moretti-Parker at [email protected].