Cyber Security Analyst

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CyberSecurity Analyst

STFC, RAL/Didcot

Band: UKRI - D

Contract Type: Open Ended

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £31, 931 - £34,709 per annum plus allowances (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 7th November 2021

A vacancy has arisen for aCyber Security Analyst inSTFC.

The post can be based either at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire or Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington with options to work flexibly including a limited amount of remote working.

Depending on circumstances, skills and experience, we will be happy to consider assistance with relocation costs for the successful candidate (this will be assessed on case-by-case basis).

About STFC

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe’s largest research organisations. We support university-based research in astronomy, particle physics, nuclear physics and space science and provide access to world-leading, large-scale facilities through our laboratories in the UK and collaborations with international research organisations such as CERN and the European Southern Observatory.Through our Programmes Directorate in Swindon and our National Laboratories at Harwell in Oxfordshire, Daresbury in Cheshire and the Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh we provide a range of research facilities using neutrons, muons, lasers, x-rays, high performance computing and related technologies that benefit an amazing variety of fields from the physical and biological sciences to medicine, energy, the environment, heritage science and more.The National Laboratories are positioned at the heart of vibrant campuses that are being developed through joint venture initiatives to stimulate innovation and economic growth.

STFC is one of the nine councils in UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI’s mission is to convene, catalyse and invest in close collaboration with others to build a thriving, inclusive research and innovation system that connects discovery to prosperity and public good

Role Responsibilities

First significant management level which can include line management of more junior bands. Line management includes responsibility for planning of work activity, ensuring safe working practices, offering constructive guidance and professional development, and financial resources within defined limits within broader remit ofmore senior person.

Supporting information security delivery work within STFC.This includes the development and implementation of Information Security Policies, Standards, processes and guidance.

Responsibility for the security of STFC’s Digital infrastructure by proactivelyanalysingsecurity threats/challenges/risks to the environment,including conducting penetration testing and compliance reviews.

Responsibility for monitoring of Information Security and information management to ensure compliance includingreviewing and monitoring system and network logs for malicious activity or unacceptable use.

Taking responsibility for the resolution of information security incidents by investigation and research andcritical review to produce recommendations for more senior decision-making.

Take responsibility for problem solving on particular aspects of the work, where possibleusing industry standard methods, with scope toutiliseinnovative & adaptive thinking, including offering advice on technical issues and complex fault diagnosis.

Resolution of customer and staffinformation security management issues,improving services to increase quality.

Representing the department internally or externally,including when deputising for more senior grade.

Collaborating with other DI teams, and across STFC, through the lifecycle of IT services and applications, ensuringrobust information security andcompliance is achieved.

Engaging with all staff, via a variety of media opportunities, to provide advice, guidance and awareness activities on security issues,such as Phishingawareness campaigns.

Essential Criteria

A relevant information security qualification or relevant subject matter and industry experience

ITIL Foundation or prepared to work towards it within 12 months

The role is conditional on having or obtaining UK National Security Vetting Security Clearance (SC)

Systems administration knowledge and experience for a diverse range of IT systems (both on-premises and cloud-based)

Knowledge of a number of technical areas, such as anti-virus, networking, vulnerability management, encryption, Microsoft technologies, Linux

Knowledge of Information Security standards, legislation and practices, including GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018

Experience in dealing with a wide range of Information Security matters and operating in an ITIL based environment

Strong problem-solving ability, with flexibility to think creatively and adapt to and implement rapidly changing systems and services

Incident management experience and an ability to quickly tailor responses to deal with fast-moving situations

Able to absorb and convey detailed information and communicate effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences

Able to assess, evaluate and prioritise particularly when under time pressure

Able to manage self-learning and continuous personal improvement.High level of drive, enthusiasm, self-motivation and an ability to focus on intricate technical problems

An understandingthat on occasion it will be necessary to work outside of base location and business hours to address time critical matters.

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About STFC

The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation where curiosity-driven, blue-skies thinking meets practical, application-led science and engineering. Our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people – and more broadly to the world.

One of Europe’s largest research organisations, we’re trusted to support, enable and undertake cutting-edge projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through world-class facilities and people, we’re driving ground-breaking advances in science, engineering, computing and technology. Our research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale.

For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/

You can also visit our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/

How To Apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation to join STFC and the role you’re applying for. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered. You will only be assessed on the content of your CV and covering letter and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.

About UKRI

Launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org.

How We Support EDI In The Workforce

At UKRI we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to flourish and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit ‘How we support EDI in the workforce’

Disability Confident Employer

As a Disability Confident employer, UKRI will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for the job (this is the description of the job as set by the employer). To enable us to do this we ask the appropriate questions within the candidate application.

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Additional Information

Organisation: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Contract Type: Open Ended

External Closing Date: Nov 7, 2021

Minimum Salary: Pound Sterling (GBP) 31,931

Hours: Full-time