Information Security Analyst - Team Lead

Join Birkbeck's Information Services department as an Information Security Analyst - team lead, and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our institutional systems and data.

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated security professional to take ownership and lead Security Operations and initiatives that protect our infrastructure, data, and users.

As Information Security Analyst, you’ll work in a collaborative environment, engaging with stakeholders across the business to drive a proactive security posture, embed best practices, and deliver innovative solutions to emerging threats.

This role is offered on permanent, full-time (35 hours a week) contract, with a salary of £51,000 rising to £60,018 per year and a generous annual leave and pension scheme in the higher education sector. 

As an Information Security Analyst, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• In-depth knowledge of information security frameworks and standards
• Understanding of current IT threats, vulnerabilities, and legislation
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to use digital forensic techniques
• Experience with Cisco networking technologies and Fortinet Firewalls
• Experience in managing IT security events and delivering training.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as SOC Engineer, Team Lead, Team Leader, InfoSec Officer, Security Analyst, InfoSec Manager, Security Engineer, Security/Infrastructure Architect, Cloud Engineer, DevSecOps, this position at Birkbeck could be the perfect fit for you.

Join us at Birkbeck and contribute to the security and integrity of our systems and data.

Salary and benefits:

£51,000 rising to £60,018 per year, Grade 8 of the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance that applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:

Permanent, full-time (35 hours a week) contract. Flexible and hybrid working offered. Please submit an application form for consideration. Closing date: Friday 25 July 2025, interview date: tbc. Visa sponsorship offered. 

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Toz Ali, Head of InfoSec, at t.ali@bbk.ac.uk

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to apply. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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