IT Security Analyst

The Department of IT Services is actively seeking an IT Security Analyst to join the expanding team. Reporting to the Head of IT (Service Delivery), you will be responsible for the development and management of systems security and facilitation of LSTM’s response to change in the dynamic sphere of cyber security.

Possessing in-depth experience and knowledge in the domain, you will elevate the organisation’s security posture and provide quality technical advice to stakeholders across departments.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Align security activities with LSTM’s Digital Strategy and the IT Services operational plan
• Perform threat and vulnerability assessments and take remedial and preventive action
• Undertake patch deployment to strengthen systems
• Research threats and vulnerabilities and take action to mitigate threats and remediate
• Develop and manage dashboards with security tools and SIEM environments
• Manage the installation and configuration of security systems and applications

The successful candidate will have demonstrable analytical and communication skills coupled with a customer focussed approach on prioritising workloads.

Key requirements include (but not limited to):

• IT security or network security experience gained within a complex organization along with developing, documenting, and maintaining security documents/procedures
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products and services, including Microsoft 365 tenant administration
• Knowledge of information security principles, including risk assessment, intrusion detection / prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, threat, and vulnerability management.
• Technical proficiency with security-related systems and applications, Firewalls, M365 Apps for Enterprise / e-mail security, SIEM, anti-malware tools, vulnerability assessment systems, network anomaly detection and intrusion prevention.

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Closing Date: 08 May 2023

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Please note, if we receive the quality of applications we're looking for, we may close the position earlier than the date advertised. We advise submitting your application as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:

https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/publications/lstm-annual-report-2020-2021

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