Salary range: £33002 - £36636
FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)
Term: Fixed Term 36 Months
Closing date: 25/01/2026
As part of the newly launched 3 year Cyber Improvement Programme, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cybersecurity Team as a Cybersecurity Analyst at the University of Strathclyde. This is a three-year fixed-term position that offers the chance to contribute directly to a major transformation in the University’s cyber resilience. As an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual, you will play a key role in strengthening the University’s cybersecurity capabilities and supporting the successful delivery of this strategic programme.
The Cybersecurity Analyst will work closely with the University’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) and internal IT teams to monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents. You will follow established processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that incidents are managed effectively and in accordance with university policy. The role also involves contributing to cyber risk assessments, asset management activities, and developing wider improvement projects that enhance the University’s information security posture.
This position is well-suited to individuals who are detail-oriented, process-driven, motivated by continual learning and a good communicator. You will bring experience of working within large or complex organisations and demonstrate an ability to apply cybersecurity principles within a structured and collaborative environment.
Essential experience includes:
* Experience analysing and responding to IT security alerts or incidents.
* Experience working within a structured process or following defined SOPs in a large or complex organisation.
* Practical experience collaborating with a Security Operations Centre (SOC), service desk, or similar function.
* Understanding of common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and the measures used to mitigate them.
* Knowledge of endpoint protection, identity management, and basic network security concepts.
Desirable experience includes:
* Exposure to vulnerability management, SIEM/SOC technologies, Microsoft security technologies (e.g. Defender) or incident reporting systems.
* Familiarity with Cyber Essentials, or other recognised security frameworks.
* Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, etc, will be looked on favourably.
In return, you will receive ‘on-the-job’ training, a generous holiday package and be eligible to subscribe to a variety of schemes associated with being an employee of the University including: generous employer contributions to your pension; a world-class Sport Centre; family friendly policies; and various additional incentives including a Cycle Scheme. The University also has on-site childcare and parking for which you can apply.
All successful candidates must be willing to be located in the UK.
Sponsorship and skilled workers visa:
Please note the vacancy for this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates are welcome to apply if they have an alternative right to work for this role.
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Andy Laszlo, Cybersecurity Manager (andy.laszlo@strath.ac.uk).