Keeping information safe is a big responsibility — and it's one we take seriously. We're looking for a Senior IT Security Analyst to join our team in Bristol and help protect the systems and data that our people and clients rely on every day.

This is a hands-on role in a busy, supportive environment where security is part of everything we do, not an afterthought. You'll be trusted to use your experience, judgement and curiosity to help keep the firm secure and resilient as technology and threats continue to evolve.

If you enjoy practical security work, problem-solving and working closely with others to make things better, this could be a great next step.

About the Role

You'll be involved in the day-to-day running of our information security controls, keeping a close eye on our networks, endpoints and cloud platforms. When alerts come in, you'll investigate what's going on, assess the risk, and take action to resolve issues or escalate them when needed.

You'll work with a range of security tools — from endpoint protection and vulnerability management to email security and identity controls — and help make sure they're running effectively. Regular vulnerability scanning, patch coordination and keeping risk registers up to date will all be part of your role.

You'll also help make sure we stay compliant with standards and regulations like GDPR, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and SRA requirements. That means reviewing controls, updating policies, supporting audits and helping improve how we do things over time.

Beyond the technical work, you'll support colleagues across IT and the wider business, contribute to security awareness campaigns and phishing simulations, and get involved in projects where security input is needed. There may be occasional out-of-hours work, particularly for planned activities or incident response.

About You

You have solid experience working in information security and a good all-round understanding of how to protect systems, networks and data in a real-world environment. You're comfortable working with security frameworks and putting them into practice, rather than just talking about them.

You've got hands-on experience with tools like endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, email security controls and identity platforms, along with a good understanding of Windows environments, networking, Microsoft 365, Azure and Intune. You enjoy digging into alerts, understanding how threats work, and figuring out the best way to respond.

You're organised, proactive and happy working independently, but also enjoy being part of a team and supporting others. You're able to explain security issues clearly and calmly, without unnecessary jargon, and you take pride in doing things properly.

Most importantly, you're curious and keen to keep learning — staying up to date with new threats, technologies and ways of working, and helping improve security step by step.

Where Will I Be Working? 

At VWV we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard but we also love to have fun and we recognise that it's the social interaction between us that really shapes our culture.

Whilst we work to a hybrid model, for this role we would like you to work from our Bristol office at least one day per week. In this way, you'll benefit first-hand from our warm and friendly culture as well as facilitate cross referral opportunities from your colleagues in other teams. We are of course happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working with candidates on an individual basis.

Why Choose Us?

There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further. We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key. There's no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself. 

At VWV, we're committed to your growth with our bespoke Learning Academy, offering structured career-level programs across core business areas to prepare you for promotion opportunities and career advancement - join us to unlock your full potential.

We're striving to be an inclusive employer of choice, to create a workplace environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. During the assessment process we've supported a range of reasonable adjustments in the past though we continue to learn and evolve to create the best possible candidate experience for everyone. If you'd like to discuss what's possible — even if you're not sure what you might need — please reach out to our recruiter, who'll be happy to talk through options and share what's worked well for others.

How To Apply

All you need to do is click on Apply Now to submit your CV and covering letter telling us why this is the opportunity for you.

Closing date: 3rd February