Senior Cyber Security Engineer

1.0FTE, 37 hours per week

We’re looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our IT Operations team and lead on strengthening and continuously improving the University’s cyber security posture.

The role is the technical lead and subject matter expert for cyber security, responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing management of our security controls, tools and policies. You’ll work across a variety of cyber security areas including vulnerability management, security tooling, audit compliance, policy development and incident response.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cyber security professional who thrives on solution design, technical leadership and embedding a security by design principle across an IT environment.

Responsible for junior cyber security engineers, the role will work closely with IT colleagues and third-party partners (included our managed SOC provider) to provide expert cyber security guidance and hands-on support, ensuring best practice is followed and risks are effectively managed.

Key Skills:

Security Design & Compliance – Strong experience in designing and implementing technical security controls, developing cyber security policies, and supporting audits and compliance frameworks.

Incident Response & Risk Management – Proven ability to detect, manage and remediate cyber security alerts and incidents, alongside experience of vulnerability prioritisation, cyber risk assessment and mitigation.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration – Ability to provide expert cyber security advice to colleagues across IT, promoting a proactive, security‑first culture whilst working collaboratively across teams and with third‑party suppliers.

Planning & Continuous Improvement – Confident in planning and delivering a cyber security roadmap, keeping up to date with emerging threats, technologies and sector best practice, and driving continuous improvement.

The role is primarily based at Park Campus but required to work across all University locations within Cheltenham & Gloucester as workload dictates.

How to apply

To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, you will be asked to complete our application form, alternatively, you can submit a CV and Support Statement showcasing how you meet the essential criteria, CVs alone will not be considered. Please see applicant guidance for help and advice on how to complete the application process.

Key Contact Details

Full details are available in the enclosed job description and please contact Dave Griffey, Head of IT Operations & Security if you have any queries regarding the role.

Key Dates

Closing date – Sunday 31^st May 2026

Interview date – Monday 15^th June 2026

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert. 

For more information about out benefits and working for the University please click here 

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification. 

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