Senior Cyber Security Operations Engineer

Role Description

Directorate of Technology, Estates & Facilities - IT Services - Cyber Security

We're seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Cyber Security Operations Engineer to  secure and maintain the security of all of the University’s infrastructure, applications and technology services. 

As IT Services we provide all the core technology services for the University: system administration for hosts running Linux and Windows Server, in-house software development, network and telephony infrastructure, management of end-user devices, project management and business analysis.

We have over 1,200 virtual machines, over 200 physical hosts providing services, our new 'Viking' HPC facility and ~2.5PB of storage platforms. This infrastructure supports 8300 managed PCs, our critical business, teaching and research related systems, including HR, Finance and Student Records systems, our Virtual Learning Environment as well as over 130 bespoke applications and integrations which glue everything together. 

Role

The successful candidate will have technical ownership of some of our cyber security tooling, and will have opportunities to enhance and develop those services to ensure the  protection of our networks, services, and information is up to date and meeting the demands of the threats facing HIgher Education.

Members of this team are technical security specialists with hands-on engineering roles, responsible for developing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining cyber security relevant to our infrastructure and application suite. The successful candidate will lead collaboration with all other IT Services teams to secure both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure and applications.

You will report to the Head of Cyber Security and be part of the senior cyber security team and will act as a delegate for the Head of Cyber Security in both internal and external matters. Additionally, you will lead and mentor the Security Operations team, including engineers, analysts, and industry placement team members. You will also have opportunities to participate in guest lectures for students and collaborate with academics on securing research and teaching initiatives.

We are dedicated to developing our staff and investing in the future. This role requires cyber security experience and offers opportunities to specialize in one or more areas, where a high degree of trust is essential. Security is a constantly developing and evolving field, making this an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

There is an expectation that the post holder will be available on campus in York at least two days per week to work with colleagues and provide hands-on support.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• An in-depth understanding of cyber security, secure working practices, technical controls and emerging threats within a large, complex, and technologically diverse organisation.
• Proficiency in deploying, maintaining, and configuring a wide range of security technologies, including SIEM solutions, firewall solutions, cloud security centres, cyber threat intelligence and extended detection and response services, and vulnerability scanners.
• Ability to work in and with a multi-disciplinary IT team, and develop and support progressive security across platforms, including Windows, Linux, Apple, and technologies including firewalls and VPNs. 
• As representative of the Head of Cyber Security you will participate  in working groups or on PCI DSS, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials and must be able to develop and deliver, in collaboration, technical recommendations based on your experience of one or more of these standards.
• You will be involved in initiatives and projects to improve technology and cyber security delivery to the university and may be responsible for delivering aspects of technology based change activities.
• You will be actively supporting university staff and students with Cyber Security issues or queries and must be able to support users of varying ability.
• Evidence of being able to uphold our behaviours and implement our IT Services principles.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: Please contact Rob Hurt at rob.hurt@york.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork