At a Glance
- Tasks: Detect and manage IT security vulnerabilities while improving cyber security processes.
- Company: Join a friendly and dynamic team at Durham University.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Engage in a supportive environment with a focus on innovation and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in protecting university networks from cyber threats.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of cyber security principles and teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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. 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.
The CIS security team have many functions across the organisation including:
- 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.
Cyber Security Analyst (Vulnerability Management) Grade 5 - Durham in Chilton employer: Durham University
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