Information Security Analyst

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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries.  We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Information Services team provides centralised IT support to GCU academic and professional support departments across the University.

Working as part of the Information Security team and reporting to the Information Security Manager the successful candidate will play a key part in building and enhancing the information security landscape and culture within the University and will also assist in the development, implementation and delivery of initiatives which support the University’s program of continuous improvement of information and cyber security.  Other key responsibilities will include incident response, risk management, vulnerability management, policy development and data protection impact assessments.

 

The successful candidate will have excellent IT and analytical skills (to include knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware and security), an eye for detail and an understanding of risks, vulnerabilities and threats to IT systems and the measures required to mitigate them.  Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people using both formal and informal techniques are essential; as is an ability to work independently and as part of a pro-active and forward-thinking team and to build strong relationships with fellow staff members and other relevant individuals.  An ability to exercise complete discretion, integrity and responsibility in dealing with highly confidential and commercially sensitive information is considered pre-requisite.

This role presents a rewarding and impactful opportunity for the post-holder, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference while advancing one’s career. Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.