IT Security Analyst

About the Role:

We are seeking an IT Security Analyst to join our team at Loughborough University. As a key member of our IT Security Team, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day operations in our new Security/Networks Operations Centre (SOC) initiative.

Your primary focus will be on SOC operations, including security/networks alert investigations, vulnerability scanning and reporting, and undertaking support tasks. You will also engage with third parties to ensure the security and integrity of our systems.

This is a full-time, open-ended role that offers a dynamic and varied work environment. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional skills and work with a team of experienced IT Security professionals.

About Your Team:

You will be joining a team of 5 other IT Security professionals who are responsible for providing expert advice to the wider IT Services department on securing the University's data and critical infrastructure. You will also be involved in leading on University-wide IT security initiatives and providing strategic advice on existing and emerging IT security threats.

Requirements:

• You will have an interest and enthusiasm for IT, networking, and IT Security.
• You will have an understanding of how IT systems and networks can be attacked, and the technologies and techniques used to defend and secure large enterprise environments.
• You will have an understanding of vulnerability scanning and SIEM solutions.
• You will have the aptitude to go 'threat hunting' for compromises, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations which may be present on the University network.
• You will be ready to engage with new systems and services and want to develop your professional skills.
• You will be able to interpret and analyse data across multiple large datasets looking for trends and anomalies.

Application Process:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please use the below steps as a guide to completing the application.

• Login to our vacancies platform, either by registering as a new user, logging in using existing details, or if you are an internal member of staff log in through
• Complete all the required sections of the application form
• Fully complete the supporting statement as this will be used to assess your application, alongside any supporting documents your CV. Within the supporting statement you should demonstrate, using examples, how you meet each of the 'essential' and as many of the 'desirable' criteria as possible – these are identified as 'stage 1' in the person specification (within the Job Description).
• For further support, which includes some top tips and support to help you when completing your application

Interview Process and Further Information:

• Informal chats about the role are welcomed, please contact Niraj Kacha, IT Security Team Manager,
• Closing date for applications: 4th November 2024
• Interviews to be held: 20th November 2024

Rewards and Benefits:

Loughborough is a great place to work, and we offer a substantial benefits package to go alongside your exciting role. Find out more about our

There is a sense of pride across campus; employees are proud to be part of our continuous success and are an essential part of achieving all that we do. It's not just students that arrive at Loughborough for the first day of their future - we want our staff to feel the same too.

Diversity of experience, thought and perspective enriches our university and the lives of its community. It is crucial to our ongoing development as an international institution. We strive to create a culture that supports equality and celebrates diversity throughout the campus, and we are actively seeking to make our team more diverse.

Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This role will typically require working on campus in Loughborough for approximately two days per week.

Whatever area of IT you work in, if you're looking to make things happen then we're looking for you.