Cyber Security Analyst (Vulnerability Management)

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking a candidate for a role focused on IT security within the Computing and Information Services department. The role involves detecting IT security vulnerabilities, improving security tools, and managing cyber security incidents. Flexibility for remote working is available as part of a hybrid working model. The position requires a proactive, self-motivated individual with a strong understanding of cyber security practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to detect IT security vulnerabilities.
• Experience with cyber security incident response.
• Knowledge of current security trends and threats.

Responsibilities

• Help detect IT security vulnerabilities and assist system owners.
• Operate and improve security tools and protections.
• Respond rapidly to cyber security alerts and incidents.

Tools

Security tools

Job description

The Role and the Department

The Computing and Information Services (CIS) has an annual operational budget in excess of £27m, including multi-million-pound programmes of change within year, and approximately 172 staff. The Senior Leadership Team report directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with the following portfolios:

• Strategy and Change.
• Technical Services.
• Information Services.
• Cyber Security.

CIS work with departments across the university to provide academic, teaching and administrative services that underpin the day-to-day activities of the whole organisation. Details of the Digital Strategy and ongoing work can be found at Digital Strategy - Durham University.

CIS is a friendly, but demanding department, where much is expected and can be achieved by competent, self‑motivated individuals who are demonstrable in their teamwork and ability. The department works in a hybrid capacity, depending on the job role.

Responsibilities

• Help detect IT security vulnerabilities and assist system owners with appropriate remediation.
• Operate and improve security tools and protections, securing University networks, systems, users and assets from malicious activity.
• Working with colleagues and external partners to detect and respond to cyber security alerts, incidents and reports.
• Respond rapidly and effectively to cyber security alerts and incidents, managing them in a professional manner.
• Keep up to date with security trends, threats and protective measures.
• Operate and improve cyber security processes and playbooks to ensure efficient and standardised activity.
• Share security best practice, principles and standards.
• Assist with activities to maintain the day-to-day operation and on‑going development of Computing and Information Services (CIS) services and solutions.

Working Hours

35 Hour Week

The University is piloting hybrid working and is flexible to remote working for this role. Flexibility to cover 8am-6pm and work out of hours may be required on occasion.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.