At a Glance
- Tasks: Help detect and manage IT security vulnerabilities while improving cyber security processes.
- Company: Join Durham University's Computing and Information Services team, a friendly and dynamic environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values innovation and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in protecting university networks and systems from cyber threats.
- Qualifications: Passion for cyber security and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Cyber Security Analyst (Vulnerability Management) Grade 5 – Durham
The Role and the Department
The Computing and Information Services (CIS) has an annual operational budget in excess of £27m, including multi-million‑pound programmes of change within the 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 works with departments across the university to provide academic, teaching and administrative services that underpin the day‑to‑day activities of the whole organisation.
Details of the Digital Strategy and ongoing work can be found at Digital Strategy – Durham University.
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.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
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