IT Security Operations Analyst

Eurobioimaging; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking an IT Security Operations Analyst to join the IT Security Operations team. This full-time, permanent role is available immediately, with a starting salary of £30,878 on Grade D.

The position offers hybrid working, combining campus time with remote work, and may involve background screening. You will monitor and respond to security alerts, investigate incidents, support vulnerability management, and help maintain security tools and processes to protect university

Qualifications

• Strong interest in cyber security and a methodical approach to investigating and resolving technical issues.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced operational environment, able to prioritise competing demands and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, networking and cyber security principles, with experience in incident response, problem solving or IT operations.
• Excellent analytical skills and a proactive attitude with a desire to learn and improve in security practices.

Responsibilities

• Triage security events and investigate suspicious activity.
• Work with colleagues across IT to resolve security issues and support incident response.
• Contribute to vulnerability management and continual improvement of security services.
• Develop operational procedures and maintain security documentation.
• Advise colleagues on security best practices.

Skills

Cyber security

Incident response

IT operations

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

About The Role

IT Security Operations Analyst

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

The starting salary will be £30,878 on Grade D, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The Role

As a Security Operations Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting the University's systems, services and information from cyber threats. Working as part of the IT Security Operations team, you will monitor and respond to security alerts, investigate potential incidents, support vulnerability management activities, and help maintain the tools and processes that keep the University's digital environment secure.

Day-to-day, you will triage security events, investigate suspicious activity, work with colleagues across IT to resolve security issues, contribute to incident response, and support the continual improvement of security services. You will also help develop operational procedures, maintain security documentation, and provide advice to colleagues on security best practice.

The IT Security Operations team is responsible for the University's operational cyber security capability, including security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, threat detection, security tooling and the continuous improvement of security controls. The team works closely with infrastructure, applications, research and service management teams to protect the University's teaching, research and professional services from an evolving cyber threat landscape.

About You

You’ll have a strong interest in cyber security and a methodical approach to investigating and resolving technical issues. You will be comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational environment, able to prioritise competing demands and communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical colleagues.

We're looking for someone with a good understanding of IT infrastructure, networking and cyber security principles, together with experience of incident response, problem solving or IT operations. You will enjoy working collaboratively, have excellent analytical skills and be keen to continually develop your technical knowledge. Experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management, ITIL practices or security technologies would be advantageous, but just as important is a proactive attitude and a desire to learn and improve.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

Please contact Matt Harvey, [e-mail]

About Us

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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit‑based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements -https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.