Information Security Analyst

Description

We’re looking for an Information Security & Compliance Specialist to take charge of our information security management systems (ISMS), data handling, and compliance processes as we scale.

You’ll bridge the gap between our brilliant engineers and key stakeholders, auditors, clients, and beyond; making complex security and compliance processes simple, clear, and effective. ⚡️

From owning certifications like ISO 27001 to tackling cybersecurity risks, this role is all about leadership, ownership, and communication in a fast-paced, high-growth environment!

Key Responsibilities ️

• Own our ISMS and QMS: Keep them up-to-date, effective, and easy for everyone to understand.
• Lead certifications: Manage ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, UK Trust Framework, and prep for SOC 2, GDPR, and ISO 9001.
• Simplify security: Translate complex tech from engineers into clear updates for clients, auditors, and teammates.
• ✅ Audit master: Perform internal audits of ISMS, QMS, and data handling policies.
• ️ Cyber watchdog: Monitor and respond to cybersecurity risks, keeping our systems secure.
• Tech manager: Oversee endpoint devices, IT software, and our cloud-based systems (like AWS).
  
  

This role is all about details, ️ problem-solving, and keeping security simple and approachable!

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1️⃣ ISMS/QMS Expertise

You’ve built or maintained information and quality management systems before, ensuring everything is organised and audit-ready. We need someone who knows how to run the show!

2️⃣ Audit Experience

Whether internal or external, audits are your jam. You’ll be diving deep to keep our compliance spotless and our stakeholders happy.

3️⃣ Compliance Knowledge

GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, know at least one, be eager to learn the rest. These certifications keep us trustworthy and ahead of the curve.

4️⃣ Tech Awareness

With no “on-prem” facilities, our systems run on AWS (and maybe Azure). A solid understanding of cloud infrastructure helps you collaborate with our engineers seamlessly.

1️⃣ Empathetic Communication

Security can be confusing, your job is to make it accessible and relatable for everyone, from teammates to clients.

2️⃣ Ownership Mindset

This isn’t a “wait and see” role. You’ll need to step up, take charge, and make things happen from day one.

3️⃣ Stakeholder Management

You’ll be working with people from different backgrounds, clients, auditors, engineers, and need to handle their expectations with finesse.

4️⃣ Problem-Solving Under Pressure

Time is tight, mistakes can be costly, and the pace is fast. You’ll thrive by staying calm and finding creative solutions to keep us on track.

What we offer

Zinc offers a chance to work on a product that brings a fresh perspective on data ownership in hiring

• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
• £1200 annual benefits allowance (ThanksBen, from month 2)
• Early finish Fridays (16:00)
• Yearly company retreat to Serbia ️✈️
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave (2 months full pay, then statutory)
• Statutory pension with NEST (3% employer, 5% employee)
• Zinc shares, issued through the EMI Scheme
• Unlimited access to MoreHappi coaching
• Company socials, quarterly team socials Free Monday lunches
• Nursery workplace benefit scheme (Yellownest)
• Option to lease an electric car through Electric Car Scheme
• Celebrated Zinc anniversaries
  
  

Who we are ⚡

Zinc builds automated reference and background checking tools designed to improve candidate experience and set new industry standards. Founded in 2017 by a team with extensive HRTech experience, Zinc is an early-stage startup rapidly growing as it redefines efficiency, transparency, and fairness in background checks.

Read more about our story here: https://zincwork.com/mission

We're a culture first company, by this we don't just mean an active calendar of both company and team organised events (which we do have ),Zinc's culture is defined by a respectful and autonomous approach to all employees, fostering support for new ideas, promoting a flexible work environment, and operating within a flat structure. While socials, lunches, and events enhance the experience, the core of Zinc's culture drives employees to embrace innovation, share successes, and feel motivated about the company's future.

We Recently Redefined Our Company Values

The pieces that make Zinc: Pragmatic, Integrity, Empathy, Collaborate, Empowered, Speed.