IT Security Analyst

About The Job

Interview Date: 18 June 2025

We are seeking an IT Security Analyst to join the Cyber Security team at the University of Northampton.
You will help protect the University's information and systems from unauthorised access, disruption, or destruction through the operation of security solutions and the application of robust security controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and manage security monitoring solutions, including SIEM and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.
• Investigate and respond to security alerts and incidents across network, infrastructure, and applications.
• Support vulnerability management activities, including network scanning, reporting, and coordination of remedial actions.
• Advise on security controls for IT projects, reviewing solution designs and suppliers.
• Assist with conducting security risk assessments and audits based on best practice frameworks.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and contribute to cyber incident response activities.
• Form part of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), assisting with triage, investigations, and post-incident reviews.
• Support cloud security operations and assist in developing technical security procedures.
• Perform proactive threat detection activities through threat hunting exercises.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another.  With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

About You

You will have excellent technical experience in Cyber Security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management, with a proactive approach to managing threats and reducing risk.

• Demonstrable experience in a similar position
• Relevant experience in a similar position within IT / Information Security, including demonstrable experience of SIEM solutions, web security, email security and EDR solutions
• High level of understanding in the approach threat actors take to attack a network; phishing, port scanning, web application attacks, DDoS, lateral movement
• Demonstrable experience in conducting cyber security investigations into network, infrastructure, and applications
• Experience of cyber security across the Systems Development Lifecycle (from technical design, implementation and management of core security platforms)
• Experience of being an IT Security representative on projects, reviewing designs, performing threat modelling, supplier reviews and providing recommendations
• Experience of identifying and classifying cyber threats and vulnerabilities and formulating a risk-based approach to IT Security
• Experience or knowledge of vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
• Good understanding of the 6 phases of Incident Response and practical experience responding to cyber security incidents using playbooks
• Knowledge or experience of cloud security practices (desirable)
• Experience with Crowdstrike (desirable)

Qualifications

Essential:

• Hold a relevant professional level cyber security qualification or Bachelors/Advanced Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• ISO27001 certification or equivalent experience

About Us

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

Our People
Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

Our Values

• Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
• Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
• Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
• Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

Right To Work

All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

Together @ UON
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Together @ UON affirms our dedication to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where all can thrive, aligning with our mission to transform lives and inspire change.

Commitments Include:

1. Creating an Inclusive Environment: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.
2. Supporting Students and Staff: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.
3. Tackling Inequalities: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.

UON’s Major Commitments:

• Disability Confident
• Standalone Pledge
• IHRA Working Definition

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON