Senior Information Security Analyst

UKRI; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in the UK is seeking a skilled Information Security Professional to safeguard vital data and IT infrastructure. The role encompasses risk assessment, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and advising on effective security solutions. An ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, professional certification, and possess strong analytical skills. You will have an opportunity to impact the research sector significantly while enjoying benefits like flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Employee discounts and offers

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Professional security certification required.
• Solid experience in risk assessment and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across departments to mitigate risks.
• Advise on security solutions and oversight of assessments.
• Lead collection and analysis of InfoSec metrics.

Skills

Risk assessment methodologies

Vulnerability management processes

Communicating complex security concepts

Information security frameworks

Analytical problem-solving

Lead security initiatives

Education

Degree in a related subject

Professional certification (CISM, CISSP)

Tools

Splunk

IDS

Cybersecurity standards (FIPS, PCI, NIST)

Job description

Overview

Salary: 45272 to 56844 Per Annum (Dependent on Skills & Experience)
Hours: Full Time (Flexible Working)
Contract Type: Open Ended (Compressed Hours & Flexible Working Available)
Location: Keyworth Nottingham or Polaris House Swindon (Hybrid Working)
Band: UKRI Band E
Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025

Step into the world where cutting-edge science meets robust information security. Protect the technology that powers groundbreaking discoveries and be part of the team that safeguards the future of Big Science. Here you’ll collaborate with leading engineers researchers and technologists to tackle the most pressing security challenges in a fast-paced innovative environment. Every day offers you the chance to defend vital data and systems ensuring that the pursuit of scientific excellence continues securely and seamlessly.

Discover the difference you can make when you bring your expertise in information security to an organisation at the forefront of global research - working alongside some of the brightest minds and most advanced facilities in the world.

Security

As a minimum due to the nature of this role candidates must be eligible for clearance in line with UK National vetting guidelines and willing to undertake the indicate eligibility in the written submission. Candidates not meeting this level of clearance will not be considered. The level of clearance required is security check.

Job Overview

The UKRI CIO Group plays a pivotal role in managing and optimising the organisations critical enterprise technical services that underpin and enable UKRI’s business capabilities. Within the group a team of Information Security Professionals support the delivery of modern secure resilient and scalable services across a larger federated team of Digital Data and Technology professionals to deliver impact across the organisation and the wider UK research and innovation system.

Join us for this rare opportunity to apply your expertise in information security in a dynamic fast-paced security operational and strategic role in an organisation at the heart of research and innovation in the UK. Working as part of a team of technical specialists your broad remit is to ensure the security and integrity of the organisations IT infrastructure. You will work closely with development operations architecture and security teams to implement and maintain secure systems and protocols monitor for security threats respond to incidents and continuously improve the security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across the organisation to identify assess and mitigate risks ensuring security policies and processes align with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Advise stakeholders and implement effective security solutions providing oversight for vulnerability assessments remediation activities and technical control evaluations.
• Promote a culture of security by participating in awareness programs supporting internal and external audits and assisting in the development of policy standards and procedures.
• Lead the collection analysis and presentation of InfoSec performance metrics and prepare briefings for senior leaders on studies and plans.
• Analyse data from security assessment tools and systems identify process inefficiencies and contribute innovative solutions to improve security and efficiency across projects and initiatives.

Personal Specification

The criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S) Interview (I) or both (S&I).

Essential

• A professional certification (e.g. CISM CISSP CompTIA Security CCSP or AWS certification).
• Degree in a related subject or relevant comparable education.
• Solid experience with risk assessment methodologies and vulnerability management processes including relevant tooling. (S&I)
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with strong attention to detail. (I)
• Proficient in communicating complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborating across departments and third-party providers. (S&I)
• Demonstrable knowledge of information security frameworks regulations (such as ISO27001 NIST and GDPR) and security technologies and controls. (S&I)
• Proven ability to lead and drive security initiatives respond to security incidents and conduct investigations. (S&I)
• Comprehensive understanding of information security management concepts. (S&I)

Desirable

• Demonstratable success in (security) service contracting and supplier management (S&I)
• Demonstratable leadership and mentoring experience in managing security professionals with proven people management skills and potential for further development. (S&I)
• Effective management of security projects and initiatives. (S&I)
• Proficient in cloud platform security and knowledgeable in IT networking principles. (S&I)
• Strong understanding of security architecture principles and processes. (S&I)

Application Guidance

You are encouraged to use the STAR method (Situation Task Action Result) in the cover letter to evidence your ability to meet the person specification criteria in the job description. Cover letters should be no more than two sides of A4 (minimum font size 11).

Behaviours

• Managing a quality service
• Changing and improving
• Delivering at pace
• Seeing the Big Picture

Selection Process Details

Stage 0 - Pre-Application

If you would like to find out more about the role we encourage prospective applicants to get in touch with us to discuss the opportunity.

Stage 1 - Written Submission

Candidates will need to submit a written application which consists of 2 parts :

A CV this should contain your work experience and any skills qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed based on the shortlisting criteria.

A personal statement (max. 1000 words) - this statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria listed in the shortlisting criteria.

Applications will be reviewed for suitability and shortlisted against the criteria detailed in the shortlisting criteria section of the job description.

Stage 2 - Interview

Applicants who are successful at stage 1 will be invited to interview. The interview will generally be 1 hour in length. The interview will consist of competency-based questions. A presentation will be required.

Stage 3 Outcome

The panel outcome is decided and the successful candidate will be offered verbally first followed by a formal offer letter.

Benefits

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see :

Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Other Important Information

Please Note : If you will require sponsorship to work in the UK as part of your sponsorship application you and any dependants travelling with you will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information please visit contact.

UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.

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Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

IT Experience, Splunk, IDS, Cybersecurity, FIPS, PCI, NIST Standards, Information Security, Encryption, FISMA, RMF, Siem

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Yearly Salary Salary : 45272 - 56844