IT Security Analyst

The opportunity

As IT Security Analyst, you will contribute to the operation and improvement of the IT Security standards, procedures and policies which comprise the University Information Security Management Systems.

 

In this role, you will review and monitor security configuration baselines for UAL University IT Services infrastructure and systems and contribute to their continuous improvement, analyse and assess the current threat landscape, and advise where risks may apply to the enterprise systems environment.

 

The role requires liaison with and education of IT services staff to ensure that the appropriate technical solutions are in place, and that these are rigorously tested and reviewed; and with the wider University to promote adherence to policies and appropriate behaviour in the use of IT.

Your profile

Experience

• Demonstrable record of experience with Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), Disaster Recovery and ITIL processes.
• Knowledge of IT and Information Security policies, processes and standards.
• Experience of Identification, analysis and management of risk.
• Managing firewalls and Cisco networking devices, and/or analysis of network traffic information, and web server logs
• Experience with Remote Access (VMWare, VPN), Vulnerability assessment tools, and Cloud Security (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, etc.)
• Experience maintaining Endpoint and content protection systems (e.g. Antivirus protection, content filters, Mobile device Management policies)

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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