Cyber Security Consultant

University of Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

ID: 7239110 (Ref.No. CSUIT1721)
Posted: April 25, 2024

Job Description

Interviews are expected to be held 24 May 2024

Grade 8 (£45,585 – £54,395 p.a. with a discretionary range to £65,274 p.a., depending on experience)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

We are looking for a Security Consultant to join our Cyber Security team at one of the biggest Universities in the UK undergoing one of the most exciting digital transformations in the education sector, with cyber security at the very core of our vision.

As a Security Consultant, you will provide subject expertise and support to the University’s project teams, drawing from a strong technical background in range of IT disciplines. You will be developing, delivering, and embedding strategies and solutions that protect the University’s systems, applications, and data. Establishing policies, practices and tools that prevent unauthorised access, use, disclosure, modification, or disruption by a means of accurate architectures and effective stakeholder engagement. You will promote and ensure that security is integrated into every phase of the projects and operations, from design through to testing, deployment, and delivery.

What we offer in return

And much more! 

Graeme Moss, Head of Cyber Security Architecture, Consulting & Engineering 

Email: [email protected] 

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Professional Services
School/Institute:  IT
Section:  Cyber Security
Category:  Professional & Managerial
Grade:  Grade 8
Salary:  £45,585 to £54,395 per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Wednesday 24 April 2024
Closing Date:  Wednesday 08 May 2024
Interview Date:  Friday 24 May 2024
Reference:  CSUIT1721


The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset. As part of our continued commitment to equality and inclusion, we strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and have a real opportunity to participate in and contribute to our activities.