"Lead Cyber Security Analyst"

Lead Cyber Security Analyst

University of Surrey - Cyber Security

• Location: Guildford
• Salary: £58,225 to £71,566 per annum
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Placed On: 12th February 2026
• Closes: 26th February 2026
• Job Ref: 007026

As part of an exciting digital transformation, the University of Surrey is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Analyst.

You will be responsible for the day to day leadership and coordination of the organisation’s cyber security monitoring, detection, and incident response activities.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution of 14.5%, and a unique and vibrant working environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Operations, the role ensures that protective monitoring, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management services are delivered effectively, aligned to strategic objectives, and continuously improved to meet evolving threats

You’ll act as the senior technical authority within the operational security team, providing expert guidance, quality assurance, and mentoring to analysts. You will also lead on complex investigations, develop and refine detection and response capabilities, and ensure that operational processes are efficient, repeatable, and measurable.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the day‑to‑day operations of the cyber security monitoring and incident response function, ensuring timely detection, triage, and resolution of security events.
• Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex or high‑impact incidents, providing expert analysis, containment strategies, and recovery guidance.
• Develop and maintain SOC capabilities, including SIEM content, detection rules, playbooks, and automation, ensuring they remain effective against current and emerging threats.
• Oversee vulnerability management activities, ensuring timely identification, assessment, and remediation of security weaknesses in collaboration with system owners.
• Provide mentoring and skills development for security analysts, fostering a high‑performance, knowledge‑sharing culture within the team.

The IT team at Surrey are plugged in to the whole University, and our digital transformation work underpins the University’s strategy. IT is growing our digital transformation capability, improving student experience, and helping increase our research impact.

It’s a vibrant and exciting time to join a great and well-respected team at the heart of the University’s strategic plans.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 14.5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Access to on site leisure facilities at discounted rates

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.