IT Cyber Security Analyst

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Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Help protect the digital environment that supports learning.

Are you a methodical problem-solver with practical cyber security skills? Join Nottingham College as an IT Cyber Security Analyst

and help strengthen our defences, investigate security incidents and promote secure ways of working across the College.

About the role

You’ll combine proactive monitoring and security improvement with hands-on incident response, taking ownership of alerts and incidents through to resolution. Working with internal teams and external partners, you’ll investigate root causes, help prevent recurring issues and improve the effectiveness of our monitoring and alerting systems. You’ll also contribute to college projects,supportingsecure systems integration, design and delivery.

What you’ll do

• Monitor, analyse and respond to security alerts and events, coordinating investigations and resolution with colleagues and third parties.
• Support vulnerability assessments, scanning and security testing, working with penetration testers to identify areas for improvement.
• Help implement security measures, including endpoint protection and logical and physical access controls.
• Support compliance with Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS and ISO 27001, preparing audit evidence and tracking related actions.
• Maintain policies, procedures, system configuration records and Information Security Management System documentation.
• Produce clear reports on incidents, security posture and key performance indicators.
• Contribute to projects and work with DevOps, Product and other teams to embed security throughout design, development and deployment.
• Support cyber security awareness training, communicating good practice across the College.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with a good understanding of information security and IT, evidence of recent professional development, and the following essential skills and attributes:

• Practical experience monitoring security events in an enterprise environment, carrying out vulnerability scanning and working with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong technical reporting skills and the ability to investigate issues methodically and accurately.
• The ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and quickly understand and apply new technical information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with colleagues at different levels.
• Good organisational skills, initiative and the ability to plan and progress work to strict deadlines while adapting to changing operational needs.

A Level 4 qualification or above, preferably in ICT, CompTIA Security+ or a clear interest in developing your security knowledge, ITIL Foundation, and Windows Server technical skills are desirable. An IT, Cyber Security or Computer Science degree would be useful, but is not essential.

Make an impact

This role offers the opportunity to contribute across incident response, technical security, compliance and awareness, helping improve the College’s security posture.You’ll

support continuous improvement and work in line with the College’s standards, vision and values, promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, information security, and health and safety.

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: w/c 23rd November 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £30,860 - £35,282 per annum FTE
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

Join a diverse, vibrant community of over 1,500 colleagues and feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s enjoying a cuppa and a chat at our Wellness Cafes, collaborating with your colleagues or making the most of the facilities on our campuses, this is a place you can feel involved, connected and supported. With an attractive benefits package including 35 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, access to a generous pension scheme and perks package, this is a place where you will feel valued and where you can grow and develop. It’s a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference.

Be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and outstanding outcomes. Our aim is for our workforce to mirror the rich diversity of the individuals and communities we serve, creating an environment where a range of experiences, skills, and viewpoints are valued. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here.

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We review applications as they are received, so please apply early. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, and interview dates may change.