Senior Cyber Security Analyst

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Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Grade I - Salary £47,174 - £56,292 per annum

Permanent/ Full Time Role

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled individual to proactively develop, support and strategically manage all operational Cyber Security aspects of the University technology environment.

The post holder will be a key position in Digital Technologies in leading on all operation information and Cyber Security activities, to plan, design and stipulate the technology and controls to keep the university safe in our response to ever-changing cyber threats.

You will have good communication and interpersonal skills, and will support the Chief Information Security Officer in leading the development of their area of operational cyber security, fulfil project work, investigate security incidents and provide incident response using best practices.

Your primary role will be to lead the response to security threats through technology and to always ensure that the University is getting the best protection and value for money, and ensuring the technology is used to its potential.

As a senior member of the CISO’s office, the post holder will work closely with the Information Assurance team to ensure all aspects of Information security controls are adequately resilient and compliant.

There will also be responsibility for the development and maintenance of operational security policies, controls and procedures related to information systems and technologies, and to provide third line support to local teams and Service Desk.

This role is primarily office-based, with an expectation to spend around three days each week in our Nottingham, UK office.

Within your supporting statement please detail your experience that you feel will support your application, you should illustrate how you match the criteria in the person specification.

Interviews; w/c 6th July

Digital technologies (DT) is at the cutting edge of digital innovation, partnering with global organisations to focus on delivering an outstanding student and staff digital experience.

At NTU, digital will be our differentiator; it will provide opportunities to enhance the timeliness and quality of the delivery of teaching and learning, research, support for our students, and the delivery of services. Whether you're looking to start a career in IT or are already a specialist in digital technology and it’s uses, our DT team at NTU could be the perfect place for you.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Pri Alagoda (Chief Information Security Officer) at ***email_hidden***

Join Us

• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, upcoming immigration rules changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit for more information.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.