Why choose us?
The University of London has been at the driving force of change during its 200-year history, ahead of its time in creating a diverse and inclusive education environment “The People’s University” were the first to admit students regardless of gender, race or religion, the first to offer education wherever you are becoming a truly global education provider.

The University now supports around 120,000 Students and staff based across our sites in the heart of London and the world. Our landscape, like that of many organisations, is changing, with increased need to deliver education remotely. We are looking to invest in emerging and innovative technologies that will create a hybrid digital and safe experience for our students today and for the future.

The role
As a Senior Cyber Security Officer, you will play a vital role in the development of new solutions as well as working at all levels across the University to help drive the importance and understanding of security across our staff and student communities.

We need you to help ensure our solutions are safe, secure and robust for the future. Security has an important role to play in the next 12 months and beyond in enabling us to accelerate our plans around delivering our digital strategy, research technology and developing cloud platforms that will enable us to push the boundaries but in a secure and safe manner.

Your Profile

• Strong background in IT or Cyber security with experience of designing, implementing and improving IT security capabilities, architecture and controls across Networks, Software and applications within a large complex environment
• Ideally experience of acting in a Senior Cyber Security role within a multi-disciplinary IT Team with the passion to help develop people and security expertise
• Knowledge of applicable security standards and accreditations such as PCI-DSS, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials
• Hands on experience of implementing and managing several of the following: Cloud network and security integration, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, Server firewall configuration, Application security assessments, Data encryption protocols and ciphers, User or device-based network access controls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems

Communication

• You will be a self-motivated and dynamic individual who is able to be adaptable and flexible and able to adjust to new situations and environments
• Proven ability to develop and foster good working relationships with peers and influence them to take a specific course of action when there is no direct line of command
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels, including the ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical users

As an employer of choice, the University of London offers an extensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary of up to £55,000 dependent upon experience
• 30 days annual leave plus Christmas closure days, public holidays
• Competitive pension package
• A healthy work-life balance for all employees
• Professional and personal development and training opportunities

Closing date: Tuesday 5th October
Video interviews will be held remotely for this role on 13th and 14th October
For more detailed information, please contact Amanda Whicher or Joel Mundy at Hays Technology