Cyber Security Analyst
Salary
Standard Grade 7: £38,674 to £46,913 per annum, with discretionary range to £51,059 inclusive of Oxford Weighting
Closing date
Mar 24, 2025 12:00PM
Description
The Department of Engineering Science is one of The University of Oxford’s largest research and teaching departments, and a vibrant community with strong links with computer science, materials science, and medicine.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Infrastructure Team in the Department of Engineering Science as a Cyber Security Analyst.
Why Choose Us
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits we provide, including:
• Flexible Hybrid Working: A work setup that combines office and remote work.
• Excellent Contributory Pension Scheme: We help you plan for your future.
• Generous Annual Leave: 38 days of annual leave.
• Comprehensive Childcare Services: We support your family needs.
• Family Leave Schemes: Ensuring work-life balance.
• Cycle Loan Scheme: Promoting eco-friendly transportation.
• Membership to Various Social and Sports Clubs: Be part of vibrant communities.
• Discounted Bus Travel and Season Ticket Travel Loans: Making your commute more affordable.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and community-building efforts.
• Support for continued, life-long learning and career development.
The University also hosts a multitude of social groups and sports clubs for those seeking more than just a great place to work.
About the role
As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting, maintaining, and developing the security posture of the department’s IT systems.
Your work will involve close collaboration with team members, the University’s central Information Security team (InfoSec), and external service partners. You will be instrumental in maintaining a high level of service and continuously seeking opportunities to enhance our services and processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Investigation and analysis: identify security problems and solutions.
• Actively engaging with emerging trends and news: stay on top of the security industry news.
• Implementation of countermeasures: work with the team to ensure systems are secure.
• Containment, eradication, and remediation: resolve security problems when they occur.
• Communication and Documentation: engage with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Mentoring and Training: share knowledge and develop your skills.
About you
To thrive in this varied and engaging role, we are looking for someone with:
• A keen and demonstrable interest in the field of Computer/IT Security.
• Experience with enterprise level IT operations.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A logical and intelligent approach to troubleshooting and investigation.
• A friendly and helpful demeanour, with a particular desire to improve services.
• A strong sense of responsibility, and a commitment to see tasks through to resolution.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
About the team
The Engineering Science IT Infrastructure team consists of subject matter experts led by the IT Infrastructure Manager, who together are responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining the core IT systems upon which the department’s operations rely. The team has four core areas of expertise:
• Networking
• Servers, systems, and storage
• High performance computing
• Security
The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services, offering mutual support, and fostering technical excellence. We actively promote internal support and cross-team collaboration.
Our team values flexibility, with many team members working in a hybrid format, non-standard working hours, and compressed or part-time schedules.
Hybrid working: 70% FTE on site minimum
Application Process
You will be required to upload a cover letter/supporting statement which details how you meet each of the selection criteria, a CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is Monday 24th March 2025
Interviews will take place on 3 April 2025 and will be in-person, consisting of a practical test, followed by a panel interview.
Contact name
Tom King
Contact email
Tom.King@eng.ox.ac.uk