Senior IT Security Officer

The University of London

The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.

The federation brings together more than 250,000 learners and 50,000 staff in a collaborative community that is delivering high-quality research and education across all disciplines.

Since 1858, we have expanded access to world-class higher education. Today, around 40,000 students in more than 190 countries are part of our global learning community.

The University of London is also home to the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities, whose mission is to advocate for the discipline.

By working together, we expand access to outstanding higher education and resources, and extend their benefits to learners and researchers across the UK and around the world.

The Role

Reporting to the IT Security Manager, the post holder will be responsible for identification, mitigation, response and reporting on cyber security incidents, as part of a small IT Security Team, which will include some out of hours work. You will make a significant contribution to the IT security posture of the University, including the identification and implementation of new protective technologies, maintaining cyber awareness for staff, students and other key stakeholders, and supporting the University’s cloud migration programme. The postholder will also be responsible for vulnerability management for cloud and on-premise systems.

To be considered for this role you must have a good first-degree standard in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. You will be highly motivated and have substantial experience of providing or supporting IT Services in an IT service environment. You will have extensive experience in resolving security or infrastructure IT incidents. You will be committed to high standards with a patient, level-headed disposition and the ability to work flexibly and to persevere and remain effective under pressure.

With reference to technical knowledge and skills, you will have extensive knowledge of security infrastructure, solutions and operation including penetration testing and network intrusion detection. You will have knowledge of security issues applicable to the following: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux operating systems, network infrastructure, email and cloud technologies. You will have knowledge of IT security issues and vulnerabilities with the ability to adapt to changes and keep up with new technologies using your own initiative.

We operate a hybrid working pattern. Therefore, we are looking for someone that will flourish in these circumstances and develop and grow their understanding of the organisation through building virtual connections.

Experience of working in Higher Education is desirable, but not essential.

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.

Further information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 24 April 2026.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented in senior levels within the University. All appointments will be are made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.

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