IT Security Analyst (Technical)

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

Working in close collaboration with wider IT leads across our Learning and Information Services, you will provide security expertise across all aspects of the University’s IT estate, supporting the refresh and ongoing use of the CIS Top 18 cyber security controls across the university. 

You will be applying appropriate governance, procurement and security management procedures, whilst maintaining regulatory, legal and professional standards.  

The role holder will be key to ensuring the successful implementation of the University strategy for information and technology, supporting and providing modern, scalable and secure integrated platforms to support University business, including blended on-campus and online learning and teaching, research, administration, estate operations and commercial activity. 

About you:

You will have significant experience in an IT security or IT technical role and experience of supporting IT services across in-house, third party and cloud-based platforms. 

You will also need excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to talk and present to colleagues and stakeholders with varying technical experience and capabilities and strong customer service and negotiation skills.

An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area, such as a systems-based degree or equivalent experiential learning is essential for this role. 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

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