Cyber Security Engineer

Full Time (36.25 hours)

The Opportunity

The post holder will be working both as an integral part of the Cybersecurity team within Information & Digital Services and as liaison across university departments assisting in investigations and engagement where necessary. This is a key role to the successful provision of the university’s cybersecurity posture taking an active position in monitoring for cybersecurity events, triaging business as usual events and project work to maintain and advance the Information & Digital Services strategic plan. 

You will have experience in problem solving with an IT background and a willingness to learn new skills and technology. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to issues arising and a considered approach to working under potentially pressured timeframes and events will be an advantage.

An ability to manage your own work is essential due to size of the team.

You will have some experience of IT monitoring systems and a general proficiency in server infrastructure, networking, cloud administration and operating systems.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade above.
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave.
• Excellent staff pension scheme. 
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development. 
• On site Ofstead ‘Outstanding’ nursery.
• Discounted health, fitness, and amenities facilities on site.
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Access to 600 Acres of the Keele Estate with woodland walks.
• Discounted computer hardware from major manufacturers.

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

Flexible Working

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from women for this role. 

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Informal Enquiries

For informal enquiries may be addressed to David Hughes d.j.hughes@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: Monday 3^rd June

Interviews will be held on: Friday 14^th June 2024

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