IT Security Analyst (Security Operations Centre)
Role Overview
Full-time, open-ended role within Loughborough University IT Services.
The primary focus is Security Operations Centre operations in a new Security/Networks Operations Centre initiative.
The varied role includes alert investigations, vulnerability scanning and reporting, support tasks, and engagement with third parties.
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Role overview
Full-time, open-ended role within Loughborough University IT Services.
The primary focus is Security Operations Centre operations in a new Security/Networks Operations Centre initiative.
The varied role includes alert investigations, vulnerability scanning and reporting, support tasks, and engagement with third parties.
About the team
The IT Security Team includes five other IT security professionals and supports security across the University.
The team advises IT Services on protecting university data and critical infrastructure, leads university-wide security initiatives, and provides strategic advice on current and emerging threats.
Candidate requirements
- Interest and enthusiasm for IT, networking, and IT security.
- Understanding of attacks against IT systems and networks and of defenses for large enterprise environments.
- Understanding of vulnerability scanning and SIEM solutions.
- Aptitude for threat hunting potential compromises, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations on the university network.
- Readiness to engage with new systems and services and develop professional skills.
- Ability to interpret and analyze large datasets to identify trends and anomalies.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day Security/Networks Operations Centre operations.
- Investigate security and network alerts.
- Perform vulnerability scanning and reporting.
- Undertake support tasks and engage with third parties.
Application and interview
- Applications are assessed using the supporting statement against essential and desirable criteria in the job description.
- The stated closing date is 27 October 2026, with interviews planned for 16 November 2026.
Benefits
- Benefits include holiday allowance, university closure days, bank holidays, pension schemes, and savings opportunities.
- The university offers life-event leave, an on-site nursery at its East Midlands campus, and flexible and hybrid working options.
- Other benefits include gym and sports facilities, wellbeing support, and electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes.
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