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# Senior Cyber Security Analyst

- **Company:** De Montfort University Leicester
- **Location:** Leicester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £44,746.0 - £56,535.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Phishing, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Security, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Cybercrime
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-cyber-security-analyst/57326499

## About the Role

You will have substantial hands-on cyber security experience and the ability to work independently on complex security challenges. You will bring:

 * Experience in incident detection, investigation, response and recovery.

 * Strong knowledge of security technologies, cloud platforms and security architecture.

 * Experience in vulnerability management, threat intelligence and security improvement activities.

 * The ability to assess and communicate cyber risk effectively.

 * Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

## Description

We are seeking a proactive Senior Cyber Security Analyst to help protect the university's systems, services, data and cloud environments. You will lead the detection, investigation and response to cyber threats, strengthen security controls, manage cyber risks and support the secure delivery of digital services. Working across technical and business teams, you will ensure security is embedded into projects, operations and service delivery.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will:

 * Lead investigation, containment and response to cyber security incidents.

 * Identify, assess and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.

 * Manage and optimise security tools and controls, including EDR and vulnerability management platforms.

 * Monitor the evolving threat landscape and recommend improvements.

 * Provide cyber security guidance to projects, services and operational teams.

 * Support risk management, assurance, audit and compliance activities.

 * Develop and maintain incident response processes and procedures.

 * Lead security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations.

 * Enhance monitoring, detection and response capabilities.

 * Contribute to cyber security policies, standards and governance.

 * Support infrastructure, cloud and application security initiatives.

Team Structure

You will report to the Cyber Security Operations & Governance Lead and work alongside security specialists, architects and stakeholders from across the university. The team promotes collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development.


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