IT Security Analyst

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Hybrid working options

Pension schemes

Nursery on site

Gym discounts

Healthcare offers

Job summary

Loughborough University IT Services is seeking an IT Security Analyst to join the Security Operations Centre, focusing on SOC operations, vulnerabilities, and security investigations. The role collaborates with a team and supports critical university IT security efforts.

The successful candidate will work within a dedicated IT Security team, perform security monitoring, and contribute to safeguarding university data and infrastructure while developing professional security skills in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Interest in IT, networking and IT security.
• Understanding of how IT systems and networks can be attacked and defended.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and SIEM solutions.
• Ability to perform threat hunting for compromises and misconfigurations.
• Desire to develop professional skills and engage with new systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day SOC operations and security investigations.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and reporting.
• Engage with third parties as needed.
• Interpret and analyse data across large datasets for trends and anomalies.

Skills

IT security

Networking

Vulnerability scanning

SIEM

Threat hunting

Data analysis

Tools

IT Systems

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title IT Security Analyst (Security Operations Centre) Job reference REQ260717 Date posted 28/09/2026 Application closing date 27/10/2026 Location Loughborough Package Technical Services grade 5 from £29,588 to £34,610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

IT Services

Full time, open ended

Come and join IT Services at a UK top 10 university. We are at the forefront of supporting the digital campus, protecting and securing our IT systems, and developing strategies to take us forward in a rapidly evolving world. Whatever stage you are at in your career Loughborough University provides a vibrant, dynamic experience. The atmosphere on campus is friendly and relaxed and offers fantastic facilities for staff to use.

About the role:

We are looking for an IT Security Analyst whose primary focus will be Security Operations Centre (SOC) operations. This hands-on role will be responsible for supporting key day-to-day operations in our new Security/Networks Operations Centre initiative. This role is varied to support your continuous development and will include security/networks alert investigations, vulnerability scanning and reporting, undertaking support tasks and engaging with third parties.

About your team:

As part of the IT Security Team, you will be joining 5 other IT Security professionals. The responsibility of the team spans across the whole University and ranges from providing expert advice to the wider IT Services department on securing the University’s data and critical infrastructure, leading on University wide IT security initiatives and providing strategic advice on existing and emerging IT security threats.

To be able to undertake this role you will:

• have an interest and enthusiasm for IT, networking, and IT Security.
• have an understanding of how IT systems and networks can be attacked, and the technologies and techniques used to defend and secure large enterprise environments.
• have an understanding of vulnerability scanning and SIEM solutions.
• have the aptitude to go “threat hunting” for compromises, vulnerabilities and misconfigurations which may be present on the University network.
• be ready to engage with new systems and services and want to develop your professional skills
• be able to interpret and analyse data across multiple large datasets looking for trends and anomalies.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification .

Interview process and further information:

• Informal chats about the role are welcomed, please contact Niraj Kacha, IT Security Team Manager, [e-mail]
• Closing date for application: 27 th October 2026
• Interviews to be held 16 th November 2026

OurBenefits

At Loughborough, ourbenefitsare designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of ourbenefitsinclude:

Time off -generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme

Where you work –access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing– competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and wellbeing– discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Travel and sustainability-access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards andbenefitsat Loughborough University.