Incident Response Lead

We are seeking an Incident Response Lead to lead on the University’s cybersecurity incident response and operational resilience efforts. The postholder will be responsible for the development and adoption of a University wide standardised approach to Incident Response, advancing the University’s capability to manage cyber incidents effectively, and thereby protecting our students, staff, research, and contractual obligations. Based within the Information Security team, you will be the sole Incident Response Lead, providing direction and knowledge to navigate and effectively handle incidents.

You will ensure effective incident management by overseeing the effective coordination and escalation across internal departments while engaging with external stakeholders, vendors, and UK authorities such as the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to shape and strengthen the University’s approach to cyber incident management.

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Danielle Cairns, Cyber Risk and Assurance Manager, Danielle.Cairns@glasgow.ac.uk

For more information on this exciting role and how to apply please follow the link:

www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/incident-response-lead

www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/securityrecruitment

Closing Date: 27^th June 2025 at 23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

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