IT Security Analyst (Security Operations Centre)

Come and join IT Services at a UK top 10 university.  We are at the forefront of supporting the digital campus, protecting and securing our IT systems, and developing strategies to take us forward in a rapidly evolving world. Whatever stage you are at in your career Loughborough University provides a vibrant experience. The atmosphere on campus is friendly and relaxed and offers fantastic facilities for staff to use.

About the role:

We are looking for an IT Security Analyst whose primary focus will be Security Operations Centre (SOC) operations. This hands-on role will be responsible for supporting key day-to-day operations in our new Security/Networks Operations Centre initiative. This role is varied to support your continuous development and will include security/networks alert investigations, vulnerability scanning and reporting, undertaking support tasks and engaging with third parties.

About your team:

As part of the IT Security Team, you will be joining 5 other IT Security professionals. The responsibility of the team spans across the whole University and ranges from providing expert advice to the wider IT Services department on securing the University’s data and critical infrastructure, leading on University wide IT security initiatives and providing strategic advice on existing and emerging IT security threats.

To be able to undertake this role you will:

• have an interest and enthusiasm for IT, networking, and IT Security.
• have an understanding of how IT systems and networks can be attacked, and the technologies and techniques used to defend and secure large enterprise environments.
• have an understanding of vulnerability scanning and SIEM solutions.
• have the aptitude to go “threat hunting” for compromises, vulnerabilities and misconfigurations which may be present on the University network.
• be ready to engage with new systems and services and want to develop your professional skills
• be able to interpret and analyse data across multiple large datasets looking for trends and anomalies.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Application process:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please use the below steps as a guide to completing the application.

• Login to our vacancies platform, either by registering as a new user or logging in using existing details.
• Complete all the required sections of the application form.
• Fully complete the supporting statement as this will be used to assess your application, alongside any supporting documents e.g. your CV. Within the supporting statement you should demonstrate, using examples, how you meet each of the "essential" and as many of the "desirable" criteria as possible – these are identified as “stage 1” in the person specification (within the Job Description).
• For further support refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips and support to help you when completing your application.

Interview process and further information:

• Informal chats about the role are welcomed, please contact Niraj Kacha, IT Security Team Manager, kacha@lboro.ac.uk
• Closing date for application: 27^th October 2026
• Interviews to be held 16^th November 2026

Our Benefits

We’re committed to creating an environment where you can flourish. You’ll enjoy generous time off, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, plus a holiday purchase scheme. Other benefits include flexible and hybrid working options, family-friendly support, world-class sporting facilities, and a wide range of financial, health, and sustainability perks. Discover more about our full range of rewards and benefits. 

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