Information Security Specialist Junior

About Experian / The Business Unit:

Experian is a global information services company that empowers consumers and businesses to make smarter decisions with confidence. Within Experian, the ECS business unit focuses on delivering secure, innovative consumer services that protect sensitive financial and personal data. This role plays a critical part in supporting ECS's commitment to global security standards and operational excellence.

Role Overview:

The Junior Information Security Analyst will support the ECS Information Security team in maintaining documentation, improving reporting accuracy, and aligning ECS's security practices with Experian's global frameworks. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals looking to grow within a dynamic, compliance- environment and contribute to the protection of consumer data and critical business operations.

You'll work closely with internal teams and the Experian Global Security Office (EGSO) to ensure ECS's security posture meets ISO 27001:2022 standards and other regulatory requirements.

Important Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update security documentation repositories (e.g., Confluence)
• Enter, review, and maintain records across multiple tools to ensure reporting accuracy
• Assist in coordination with EGSO to align with strategic security goals
• Support risk assessments, audit preparations, and compliance activities
• Participate in team meetings, track security-related tasks, and follow up on action items
• Continuously learn and apply security best practices to improve processes

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in information security, IT operations, or a technical discipline
• Experience with security principles and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST)
• Familiarity with documentation tools like Confluence and Jira
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a desire to grow in a global enterprise

This is a permanent home-based role in Costa Rica. No Visa sponsorship or relocation available.**

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociación Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a successful, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is important to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.

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