Digital Security Analyst Lincoln
Job description
Digital Security and Compliance Location: Lincoln Salary: From £37,099 per annum Permanent and full time at 37 hours a week Closing Date: Monday 16 October 2023 Interview Date: Tuesday 31 October 2023 Reference: DS018 Now is a truly exciting time to join our dynamic and forward-looking institution; we represent a new breed of University, a fast-growing, gold-rated University where colleagues and students work collaboratively and create world-changing knowledge and research. We offer our colleagues simply a life-changing opportunity. Security and compliance run through every aspect of the operation of the Digital Technologies department and is at the core of all services Digital Technologies delivers to staff and students. We ensure that the University is protected by safeguarding all personal and confidential data and information by developing, delivering, and enforcing a comprehensive scope of digital security technical arrangements. The Digital Security Analyst is a new role within the central Digital Security and Compliance team of Digital Technologies and has a remit across the whole department. It is a fantastic opportunity for those with experience, or an interest, in cyber security who want to make a genuine difference for our students and staff by protecting them, their data, and the infrastructure that underpins their day-to-day activities. If you are ambitious and want to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. As the successful post holder, you will play a pivotal role in proactively enhancing the University's security posture. Working with colleagues within the team and the broader Digital Technologies Department, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating security threats, helping to implement critical audit recommendations, and ensuring the University complies with such accreditation frameworks as Cyber Essentials. You will also contribute to developing and maintaining Information Security policies, standards, and guidelines, as well as delivering essential cyber security training and be a subject matter expert when dealing with enquiries from departmental colleagues, other University staff, and students. We are actively seeking individuals who can think critically and find creative solutions to often complex problems. Being a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills is crucial to this role. Whether working closely with Digital Technologies colleagues to remedy security issues, advising staff at all levels regarding cyber security matters, or delivering engaging training courses, the individual needs the ability to tailor their message to the audience they are communicating with. As one of the largest employers in the city, the University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year pro rata (plus an additional 14 bank holiday and concessionary days), progressive pay rates, access to discounts at popular stores and more. If you wish to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please get in touch with Tim Ingham, Head of Digital Security and Compliance, at [email protected].
