Cyber Security Analyst

Company: University of Wolverhampton
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

We’re growing our Cyber Security function from the ground up, and this role sits at the heart of it. As Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll support and enhance our security operations capability – monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats across our digital estate using SIEM, EDR/XDR and related platforms.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead or support incident response end-to-end: triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review
  • Run proactive threat hunting to catch what existing controls miss
  • Build and refine detection use cases, playbooks, and operational procedures
  • Support vulnerability management, security testing, and control validation (including penetration testing coordination and phishing simulations)
  • Produce clear technical reports and root-cause analysis following incidents and investigations
  • Act as a subject matter resource for cyber security across the University, including awareness and training initiatives

What you’ll bring:

  • Strong understanding of security technologies and controls – endpoint protection, network security, IDS/IPS, SIEM/EDR
  • Experience working in large, complex IT or network environments supporting critical infrastructure
  • Knowledge of recognised security standards and risk assessment methodologies
  • A relevant degree or equivalent experience; ISC2, CompTIA, or ISACA certification desirable
  • The ability to communicate technical risk clearly to both peers and non-technical stakeholders

Why this role:

you won’t be inheriting a fixed rulebook – you’ll help write it, as part of a team building SOC and defensive security capability from scratch.

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Posted: September 18th, 2026