Junior Security Analyst
Job Description
Job title: Junior Security Analyst
Company: Wellcome Sanger Institute
Job description: Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Security Analyst to join our Information Governance and Security team on a Permanent basis.
About the role:
The Information Governance and Security (IGS) team is responsible for supporting teams across the GRL campus to ensure the security and integrity of our information, data and networks to allow us to fully exploit the value of these assets.
The Junior Security Analyst will play a vital role in assisting to keep GRL’s proprietary and sensitive information secure, working collaboratively to support the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities in the security systems, solutions, and programs while supporting the IGS team to make recommendations to improve the overall security posture.
You will be working closely with the Head of IT Security and other IDS colleagues, monitoring networks and systems, detecting security threats (‘events’), analysing and assessing alarms, and reporting on threats, intrusion attempts and false alarms, either resolving them or escalating them, depending on the severity.
About you:
You will assist with the monitoring of current security tools for security incidents and vulnerabilities; assisting with the development of monitoring and visibility capabilities; reporting on incidents, potential vulnerabilities, and trends.
You will assist with investigations into potential/confirmed security incidents, including investigation of, countermeasures to, and recovery from computer-based attacks, unauthorised access, and policy breaches escalating issues to Head of IT Security/Head of Information Governance and Security as required.
You will support the rolling programme of vulnerability scans for internal and external applications and remediate vulnerabilities.
You will work independently and with other IDS team members to assist end users by providing advice and guidance on Cyber Security.
You will assist with identifying and implementing improvements across the GRL Infrastructure, to enhance protection from ever-evolving threats. Analyse trends, news and changes in the cyber security space.
About us:
You will be joining an expanding Information Governance and Security Team.
This is an entry level role where you will be supported to develop your Cyber Security knowledge and skills.
GRL supports a broad range of application systems in complex technical environments where requirements change at a fast pace. Security mitigations and controls must have minimal impact to the organisation whilst ensuring the robust security posture required. This will require building close trusted relationships with technical teams to understand their needs and constraints and collaboratively work to deliver effective mitigations and controls.
Essential technical skills:
Experience working in a similar cyber security role, with relevant skills and knowledge in networks, endpoint security, vulnerability management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) etc.
Ability to assess, implement and use security tools to improve the security posture of the organisation
Understanding of up to date current threats and trends
Experience of working with Mac, Windows, Linux/Unix & Microsoft based systems
Exposure to cloud applications, including Microsoft 365, Azure and Intune
Exposure to ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) for incident management purposes
Competencies and Behaviours:
Demonstrate a keen interest in Cyber Security and Technology
Demonstrates strong problem solving/analytical skills to identify and assess risks, threats, patterns and trends
Team working skills in order to collaborate with team members and customers
Ability to multitask and prioritise your workload
Deals with challenge and conflict in a positive manner, understand impact of reactions and behaviours, both of self and others
Acts as team player, investing time to generate a common focus and genuine team spirit
Ability to work under pressure
Energetic and resilient
A willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve your skills
Other Information
We operate a hybrid working pattern with the requirement of a minimum 2 – 3 days working onsite.
Application Process:
Please apply with your CV and a Cover letter outlining how you meet the technical skills set out above.
Please also indicate in your Covering letter why you want to apply to this role and what value/experience you can bring, addressing the essential technical skills.
**Applications with no covering letter will not be considered.
Salary per annum: £28,247 to £32,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 2nd February 2024
Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:
We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.
We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.
Our Benefits:
We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.
Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.
Expected salary: £28247 – 32000 per year
Location: Hinxton, Cambridgeshire
