Security Engineer

Within ISD, the Information Security Group (ISG) leads on all aspects of security at UCL. This post is in ISG’s Security operations team, which has primarily responsibility for security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence.

Eligibility

This role is only available to UCL employees. External applicants will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and developing a number of security solutions to support core university requirements.
• Proactively identify security weaknesses and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Provide support and identify security capabilities, requirements and options to meet these, in collaboration with main vendors.

Requirements

• Solid experience working in an engineering role.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM solutions, EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management platforms and other security technologies.
• In‑depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes and attack vectors.
• Experience writing accurate, well‑structured documents and reports aimed at both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience in customer care with the ability to interact with customers in a tactful and friendly manner.
• Demonstrable ability to manage problems through to resolution using uncertain and incomplete information.

Desirable

• Experience developing and implementing information security strategy.
• Relevant qualification (GIAC, CISSP, etc.) or equivalent professional experience.
• Commitment to and knowledge of advancing equality, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days).
• Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme.
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE).
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Immigration loan.
• Relocation scheme for certain posts.
• On‑site nursery.
• On‑site gym.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service.
• Discounted medical insurance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people and (for Grade 9 and 10 roles) women.

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