Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.For more information please visit:College / DirectorateDigital ServicesDepartmentDigital ServicesFull Time / Part TimeFull TimePosted Date15/05/2025Closing Date30/05/2025Ref No4661Documents(PDF, 102.11kb)
(Word, 32.35kb)Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge CampusSalary: Grade 7 from: £40,507 to £47,671 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £51,758 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution.Hours: Full-timeContract Type: PermanentBrunel University London, established in 1966, is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive university focused on delivering economic, social, and cultural impact. Learn more about us at: .The Digital Services Directorate supports the University’s academic, administrative, and research activities through technology, data, and digital services.As part of the Infrastructure and Operations Team, this role supports and develops the University’s network infrastructure, services, and security. You’ll provide up to 2nd line support for all wired, Wi-Fi, and remote access network services and act as a subject matter expert in network security, contributing to its design, implementation, and ongoing protection against cyber threats.Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Operations Support
- Act as a reference point for network security, advising IT teams on best practices.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, audits, and monitor network traffic for anomalies.
- Collaborate on integrating security into network architecture and applications.
- Investigate security incidents, implement remediation, and report on findings.
- Contribute to incident response and liaise with external security teams as needed.
- Deliver staff training to embed security awareness across the University.
Operational Support
- Assist in designing and managing Network Services aligned with university standards.
- Develop and monitor service levels, addressing service issues proactively.
- Act as the Tools SME for the associated monitoring, alerting and reporting functions.
- Assist with onboarding network & server environments from development into production utilising the MAR function as above
Development Support
- Align security protocols with the University’s IT strategy.
- Configure network services to meet evolving needs.
- Act as SME for monitoring and reporting tools, supporting wider infrastructure capabilities.
- Promote skill development in infrastructure, security, and service enhancements.
Project and Change Management
- Support the planning and enhancement of network services and technologies.
- Contribute to IT project groups, offering expertise in network security.
- Prepare and document change requests, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
You will be Educated to degree level preferably in a technical subject or have equivalent qualifications and experience.You will have experience of working in a technical computing environment and have good writing and presentation skills as well as problem-solving and analytical skills.We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, strong training and development support, a competitive pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing services. The University supports hybrid working arrangements.Closing Date: 30 May 2025Interview Dates: beginning of June (in person)For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visitIf you have any technical issues, please contact us at:All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.
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