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Zinc

Automates global background checks for hiring

Information Security Analyst

Security Engineering & ArchitectureUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeLondon, UKΒ£45k - Β£53k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Practical experience managing and securing Google Workspace environments, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • Experience working with AWS environments and their security, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • Understanding of mobile device management and endpoint security.
  • Experience using endpoint detection and response tools to monitor, detect, and respond to threats, or equivalent understanding.
  • Experience identifying potential threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and helping strengthen security across systems, or equivalent understanding.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and drive security initiatives throughout the business.
  • Ability to influence teams, particularly engineering, and gain buy-in without formal authority.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, balance longer-term security projects with urgent demands, and keep work progressing.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts and security risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to balance ideal security approaches with practical business needs while strengthening security without slowing delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the two-year security roadmap, covering workplace identity, cyber attack protection, workforce security, ecosystem resilience, and secure software development.
  • Address outstanding audit findings and recommendations, implement improvements, and keep compliance deadlines on track.
  • Work with engineering and other teams to drive security improvements and influence decisions.
  • Implement new systems and roll out security controls.
  • Design, implement, or mature identity and access management controls, including multi-factor authentication, joiner-mover-leaver processes, and role-based access control.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with OWASP SAMM or secure software development lifecycle maturity models, application security frameworks, and improving security practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Experience implementing privileged identity management or privileged access management solutions.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.

About the Company

Zinc

Automates global background checks for hiring

Zinc provides a global background and reference checking platform that streamlines hiring by automating identity verification, criminal records checks, and employment history in 190 countries. The service integrates with existing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS to reduce manual tasks for recruiters and hiring managers. Zinc emphasizes a candidate-friendly verification process while ensuring compliance and security, making it easier for teams to vet applicants and hire with confidence. Compared to others, Zinc differentiates itself through broad international screening coverage, seamless system integrations, and scalable automation that handles the complexities of background screening in a centralized software solution. The company’s goal is to simplify and secure the candidate vetting process, speeding up hiring while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$10M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2017

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