Senior Analyst Cyber Security Operations

Senior Analyst Cyber Security Operations Job Info

• Job Identification 13710
• Locations 3, Edinburgh, EH3 9DR
  , GB Forrest Hill, Edinburgh, EH1 2QL
  , GB (Hybrid working)
• Organization Information Services, Edinburgh University Group
• Department CISO Office
• Apply Before 03/13/2026, 11:59 PM
• Health and Safety Requirements No key hazards identified for this post
• Criminal Record Check No criminal record check required
• Contract Type Open Ended
• Job Schedule Full time
• Grade UE08
• Number of Openings 1
• Job Function IT

Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum

Information Services Group/Information Security Directorate/Cyber Security Operations

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity:

Where curiosity becomes impact. We are looking for talented cyber security specialist to join the University’s Information Security Directorate within the Cyber Security Operations Team.

Join the University of Edinburgh andyou’llbe making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — whereyou’lldo meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.

Working as part of a small team of cyber security specialists, the role will be at the forefront of protecting the University digital estate from potential cyber threats and risks.

Responsible for identifying, mitigating and investigating suspicious cyber activity, you will help maintain the University’s ability to deliver our core teaching, learning and research digital services.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Extensive technical experience gained from a similar role.
• Detailed understanding of tactics, techniques and procedures deployed by malicious threat actors.
• Technical skills in one or more of the following network and systems security. Windows/Unix/Linux systems administration, intrusion detection/prevention technologies, security information and event management tools and technologies.
• A passion to develop within a team providing key technical cyber security support to colleagues undertaking world class teaching, learning and research.
• Desire to thrive in a challenging environment, working to tight deadlines whilst gathering, understanding, interpreting and analysing multiple data sources to provide concise, actionable solutions to cyber problems.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Working within one of the world’s leading universities.
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
• Responsibility and autonomy.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages .

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.