Start Your Career in Cyber Security
Are you passionate about technology and looking for your first step into the world of Cyber Security?
Johnson Service Group is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Information Security Coordinator to join our growing Information Security team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate, apprentice, Service Desk Analyst, IT Administrator, or someone with a keen interest in technology who wants to build a long-term career in information security.
No previous Information Security experience is required. We're looking for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in understanding how organisations protect their systems, data, and people from cyber threats.
Working closely with our Group Information Security Manager and industry-leading security partners, you'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of security activities while supporting the day-to-day operation of our Information Security function.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Information Security Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting security initiatives across the business. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing security tickets, action trackers, and follow-up activities
- Maintaining security documentation, procedures, and records
- Supporting security audits, compliance activities, and certification programmes
- Producing security reports, metrics, and management updates
- Coordinating security awareness campaigns and colleague communications
- Working with internal teams and external security partners
- Assisting with vulnerability tracking and remediation activities
- Supporting security improvement projects and initiatives
- Reviewing and triaging user-reported phishing emails
- Assisting with security investigations and incident follow-up actions
- Coordinating supplier security recommendations and audit findings
As your knowledge and experience develop, you'll gain exposure to security monitoring, threat management, incident response, security technologies, and broader cyber security operations.
What You'll Gain
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build practical experience across multiple areas of Information and Cyber Security, including:
- Cyber Security Operations
- Security Awareness and Behavioural Risk Management
- Phishing and Threat Management
- Incident Response Processes
- Security Governance and Compliance
- Vulnerability Management
- Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance
- Third-Party and Supplier Security Management
- Enterprise Security Technologies
This is an ideal position for someone looking to establish a strong foundation for a future career in Information Security and Cyber Security.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Strong interest in technology and cyber security
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good Microsoft Office and general IT skills
Desirable
- Degree, apprenticeship, college qualification, or self-study in Cyber Security, IT, Computing, Technology, or a related discipline
- Experience gained through an apprenticeship, placement year, Service Desk role, IT support role, administration role, or similar environment
- Awareness of cyber security concepts such as phishing, malware, passwords, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Interest in Microsoft 365, security technologies, or information security
- Cyber security training, certifications, or personal learning projects
Why Join Johnson Service Group?
Johnson Service Group PLC is one of the UK's leading textile service providers, supplying linen rental and laundry services to many of the country's best-known hotel groups, hospitality businesses, and commercial organisations.
As a successful and growing business, we're committed to investing in our people, developing talent, and providing long-term career opportunities.
You'll join a supportive and experienced IT team where you'll have the opportunity to learn from security professionals, work alongside industry-leading partners, and contribute directly to protecting a large and diverse organisation.
Our Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
- Company Share Save Scheme
- Employee Wellness Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Exposure to industry-leading cyber security technologies and practices
If you're looking to start a rewarding career in Cyber Security and want to develop your skills within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and begin your journey into Information Security with Johnson Service Group.
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