Information Assurance Analyst

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WorkplaceYork, Yorkshire, UK
Category
Position
 

3845 3872

Department

IT Services

Salary

£31,387 - £35,880 a year

Grade

Grade 5

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Full-time

Based at

University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Interview date

To be confirmed

Posted Date

22/01/2025

Apply by

05/02/2025

Job Reference

13832

Documents

  • 13832 - Job Description - Information Assurance Analyst x2.pdf
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Role Description

Team

This role sits within an expanding Cyber Security function tasked with supporting and improving the ways in which we secure the University’s digital estate.

The Cyber Security Team is seeking two enthusiastic Information Assurance Analysts to support the University to improve how it identifies, manages and secures the data that it holds across the entire breadth of the institution.

About the role

The role will work closely with the wider Cyber Security Team, the Data Protection Office and the University Records Manager and will seek to:

  • Enhance the University of York’s cyber security by identifying and securing information assets through technical and organisational controls

  • Serve as a link between central Information Assurance functions and Faculties, Academic Departments, and third-party suppliers

  • Support the maintenance and accuracy of Information Asset Registers (IARs) across departments

  • Contribute to security initiatives, including policy development, project delivery, and assurance of software solutions

  • Provide technical advice and develop business cases for security improvements while fostering adherence to security policies

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

Holding a level 3 qualification or equivalent, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • An interest in Cyber Security and a passion for supporting users to work securely

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills which will support working with IT teams, academic faculties, and external stakeholders

  • An ability to interpret security standards, policies, and legislation

  • An ability to analyse data and interpret trends

  • Experience in delivering technical advice and in project or task management



Interview date: Early February

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Calum Stevens, Cyber Risk and Compliance Manager via calum.stevensyork.ac.uk.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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Why York?

York is one of the most successful universities in the UK.

With world-class activity across the spectrum from the physical sciences, life sciences, and social sciences to the humanities, we have been recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world, gaining outstanding results in official assessments of our research and teaching.

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