Security Intelligence Analyst

Job Description

Security Intelligence AnalystSalary: £33,300 - £43,400 - Starting range, depending on experienceLocation:Cambridge/Hybrid, UKContract:PermanentAre you a security professional looking for a new challengeWe are seeking aSecurity Intelligence Analystto join our dynamic Group Security team, who can provide specialised support through the identification and analysis of intelligence and mitigation of threats facing our organisation today.We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.Our mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Which is why every year, we give vital support to millions of people in more than 170 countries around theworld. From teachers and learners to researchers and academics, we help to build confidence, unlock potential, and enable success. We give people the opportunity to show what theyve learnt, we spread knowledge, spark enquiry, and aid understanding.We achieve this by embracing change, and continuously focusing on our customers needs. And by collaborating, and carefully listening to our customers and to each other, we keep moving forward, keep innovating, and keep finding newer and better ways of doingthings.The RoleAs the Security Intelligence Analyst you will keep your finger on the pulse of the rapidly changing threat landscape facing Cambridge University Press and Assessment today. The Security Intelligence Analyst will work to advance our threat intelligence serviceoffering including data and intelligence gathering, analysis and dissemination to internal stakeholders.You will conduct in depth data and trend analysis of our incidents to identify causes, risks and mitigations to remedy what has gone wrong. Youllproduce understandable reports based on data conclusions that give actionable insight into incident trendsfor business partners.Protecting our customers, people and assets, and in turn our global reputation, you will be responsible for reviewing information from various sources to identify, monitor and assess potential risks that could impact our organisation. Conductingreal-timethreat detection, you will investigate and devise strategies to effectively mitigate identified risks. Activelyidentifying new and evolving threats, risks and trends, you will report these regularly to the wider Security team.Collaboration is key, as youll be working with with internal stakeholders in the Group Security team to ensure that risks and actionable intelligence is understood. You will be part of a team providing security assurance to all areas of the business aswell as incident response and root cause analysis.Tactful and persuasive you will be able to effectively communicate the gravity of identified security threats to ensure appropriate mitigation can be followed. Youll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organisations digital infrastructure, assets,and our people, and in return we can offer you the job satisfaction where your skills and knowledge will be recognised and nurtured.About youHighly organised, you canjuggle multiple tasks and enjoy working both independently and in a team. Youllbe motivated to stay one step ahead of bad actors and security vulnerabilities facing our organisation today.To be successful in this role, you will have:

• significant of experience in incident response procedures and/or threat intelligence/threat hunting.
• demonstrable experience in data and trend analysis
• knowledge of current and emerging cyber and physical security risks, attack vectors and vulnerabilities.
• familiarity with threat intelligence sources and feeds to enhance security posture such as web monitoring and open-source intelligence.
• strong research, analysis, and investigation skills.
• the ability to communicate clearly both face-to-face and in writing.
• the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.

The key to our work is our colleagues, whose shared commitment enables us to have an ever-greater impact. We are a united, vibrant, and respectful global community of people, and we ensure that every individual is recognised, listened to, and cared for.And because our impact is amplified when our people are empowered, we give everyone the opportunity to develop in their own way. Whether you want a career thats linear, or want to follow your own path, well support you, and help give you the resources andtraining youll need to be bold and take ownership of what you do.If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.Rewards and benefitWe will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Green travel schemes

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangementsif you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.Ready to pursue your potential Apply now.We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being15th November 2023and interviews are scheduled to take placew/c 20th November 2023.Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where its safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless ofdemographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and approach cre