Cyber Security Analyst

Role:Cyber Security Analyst

Grade and Salary: Grade 6 31236 - 36636 per annum

FTE and working pattern: 1FTE 35hrs per week Monday - Friday

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leaveplus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday)

Purpose of Role

The GIS Directorate delivers the digital backbone of our university integrating cutting-edge IT AV cyber security and library services to support learning teaching research and operational excellence. Were a global forward-thinking team committed to delivering seamless secure and scalable digital experiences.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst who is passionate about protecting people data and systems in a dynamic technologyrich this role youll help strengthen our security posture by monitoring threats improving our defences and guiding colleagues across the organisation on bestpractice behaviours. Youll work with modern security tools contribute to key compliance initiatives and play a visible role in promoting a securityfirst culture.

• The Cybersecurity Analyst will be a member of the Cyber Security and Compliance team providing end user security support guidancedocumentationand training.
• The Cybersecurity Analyst will contribute to the maintenance and monitoring of technical security services within IS including malware protection vulnerability monitoring and scanning remoteaccessand internal /external firewalls.
• The Cybersecurity Analyst will contribute to the achievement of annual security certification for HWU such asthe NCSC Cyber Assurance Framework and other frameworks
• The Cybersecurity Analyst will work across the divisions within IS and with schools and professional services at all campuses to support manage and maintain HWUs cyber security and compliance services with respect to information systems and IT services.
• The Cybersecurity Analyst willprovidesecurity guidance monitoring and technical support across the IS divisions as well as communicate and promote new security technologies and initiatives and raise awareness of the relevant issues and threats around security best practice.
• Represent the Cyber Security and Compliance team as well as IS across the University.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain core cyber defences: malware protection vulnerability scanning firewalls and secure remote access
• Support security incident response and contribute to annual certifications including the NCSC Cyber Assurance Framework
• Create clear policies guidance and documentation that make security simple and actionable
• Promote new security technologies and build awareness across campuses worldwide
• Work closely with staff and students across academic schools professional service areas and sector partners (Jisc UCISA HEFESTIS) to stay ahead of emerging threats

Essential Criteria

Essential

1. Educated to first degree level or equivalent practical experience in the workplace
2. Knowledge and understanding of current technologies and issuesrelating tocybersecurity and compliance
3. Knowledge and awareness of current trendsand challenges in managing cyber security threats in a HE environmentand compliancerequirements
4. Understanding and awarenessof the wider cyber security landscapeand security best practice
5. Ability towriteproceduresand documentationin a clear concise format that is understandable by both technical staff and end users
6. Demonstrable experience of managingown workloadand changing priorities
7. Excellent level of IT literacy and comfortable working with professionals in other specialisms
8. Goodtrack recordof developing andmaintainingpositive working relationships with internal and external customers peersstakeholdersand others
9. Proven ability to solve technical or logistical problems
10. Excellent communication interpersonal and influencing skills.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted up to midnight(UK time)onSunday 15^th February 2026.

Pleasesubmit your CV & covering letter via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment.

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

Heriot-WattUniversity is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected trained promoted appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.

Heriot-WattUniversity values diversity across our university community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information please see our website also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers our total rewards calculator: see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

About Heriot-Watt University

At Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.

Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.