INTERNAL ONLY - Specialist Cyber Security Operations

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is open to current employees of the University of Portsmouth only


The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference





Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings





Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement





The Role:


Cyber Security runs through every aspect of the University, and it is essential that all IT services are delivered in a manner that protects the business and in particular, all personal and confidential data and information





The Cyber Security Operations Specialist will be an active member of the Cyber Security Operations team, responsible for carrying out day to day cyber security related duties such as responding to security incidents, reporting threats, vulnerabilities and actual attacks on the University’s systems. They will also liaise with technical specialists within IS, other departments and external partners to support agreed operational Cyber Security measures to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of university systems and data. The post holder will also be involved in supporting existing security arrangements and in assisting the specification, design and implementation of new services





Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.


• Contributory defined benefits pension schemes – Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support and research staff and Teachers Pensions for our academic staff.


• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.


• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.


• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.


• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.


• Excellent training and development opportunities.


• Staff wellbeing programmes.


• Long service awards and recognition awards, which are awarded to staff for exceptional performance.


• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.


• Discounted learning.


• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

UKVI Statement


Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it





ED&I Statement:


We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives





Please note the closing date may be extended if required








Salary

£33,966 - £38,205 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Permanent - Full-Time

Job reference

REC00001631