Analyst (Cyber Security) or Senior Analyst (Cyber Security) (Job Number: 26000899)
Computing and Information Services
Grade 5: - Grade 5: £27,319 - £30,378 per annum | Grade 6: £31,236 - £37,694 per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time
Contracted Hours per Week: 35
Working Arrangements: The team operates a hybrid working model where the post holder has the option of working remote with some mandatory onsite attendance
Closing Date: 06-Aug-2026, 5:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.
The Computing and Information Services (CIS) at Durham University seeks to appoint an Analyst (Cyber Security) into either a Grade 5 developmental role or (if the successful candidate already has the necessary skills) a Senior Analyst (Cyber Security) Grade 6 role.
The Computing and Information Services (CIS) has an annual operational budget in excess of £12m, multi-million pound programmes of change within year, and approximately 185 staff. The Senior Leadership Team report directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with the following portfolios: Strategy and Change; Technical Services (TS); Information Services (IS), and Cyber Security. CIS work with departments across the university to provide academic, teaching and administrative services that underpin the day-to-day activities of the whole organisation. Details of the Digital Strategy and ongoing work can be found at Digital Strategy - Durham University
CIS is a friendly, but demanding department, where much is expected and can be achieved by competent, self-motivated individuals who are demonstrable in their teamwork ability. The department works in a hybrid capacity depending on the job role and individual personal requirements.
There is the opportunity to be appointed as either a Grade 5 Analyst (Cyber Security) in a development role or Grade 6 Senior Analyst (Cyber Security) depending on your skills and preferences. Job descriptions for each role can be found below:
JD - Grade 5 Development - Analyst (Cyber Security)
JD - Grade 6 - Senior Analyst (Cyber Security)
- Please remember to specify on your application which role you would like to be considered for along with attaching both documents listed in the “What to submit” section below
Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.
How to apply
To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. Please don’t forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above).
While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.
Submitting your application
We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.
What you are required to submit:
- A CV
- A supporting statement which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification
- Please state within your application if your preference is for the Grade 5 developmental role or the Grade 6 role.
Contact details
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, contact [email protected] / [email protected].
Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.
When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.
