Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Direct applications - No agencies please

As part of the newly launched 3-year Cyber Improvement Programme, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cybersecurity Team as a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist at the University of Strathclyde. This is a permanent position that offers the chance to contribute directly to a major transformation in the University’s cyber resilience. As an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual, you will play a key role in strengthening the University’s cybersecurity capabilities and supporting the successful delivery of this strategic programme.

The role will involve leading the design and implementation of advanced technical and procedural controls, developing and embedding robust risk management processes, and ensuring the University’s digital assets are protected to the highest standard. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across IT Services, Faculties, and central departments, providing expert advice on security architecture, configuration management, incident response, and policy development.

This is a hands-on technical and strategic role suited to an experienced cybersecurity professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a proven track record of delivering measurable security improvements in complex organisations. You will have in-depth knowledge of security frameworks such as NCSC CAF, Cyber Essentials and CIS Controls, together with a deep understanding of core cybersecurity principles including confidentiality, integrity, availability, and zero-trust methodologies.

We are seeking a confident communicator and strong team player who can build positive relationships, influence at all levels, and work effectively across cross-functional teams. You will have the professional credibility to advise stakeholders and the drive to help shape the University’s cyber maturity journey.

If you are looking for a role where your expertise will make a tangible difference in protecting the systems, people, and research that underpin one of Scotland’s leading universities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

In return, you will receive ‘on-the-job’ training, a generous holiday package and be eligible to subscribe to a variety of schemes associated with being an employee of the University including: generous employer contributions to your pension; a world-class Sport Centre; family friendly policies; and various additional incentives including a Cycle Scheme. The University also has on-site childcare and parking for which you can apply.

All successful candidates must be willing to be located in the UK.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23/02/2026

For informal enquiries please contact:  Andy Laszlo, Cybersecurity Manager at andy.laszlo@strath.ac.uk.

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Threat & Vulnerability Lead

Threat & Vulnerability Lead

DIRECT APPLICATIONS - NO AGENCIES PLEASE

As part of the newly launched 3-year Cyber Improvement Programme, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cybersecurity Team as the Threat and Vulnerability Lead at the University of Strathclyde. This is a permanent position that offers the chance to contribute directly to a major transformation in the University’s cyber resilience. As an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual, you will play a key role in strengthening the University’s cybersecurity capabilities and supporting the successful delivery of this strategic programme.

The post holder will lead the development and delivery of the University’s Vulnerability Management Programme, ensuring that threats and weaknesses across servers, endpoints, and cloud systems are identified, prioritised, and remediated in a consistent and timely manner. You will oversee the use of common threat intelligence and vulnerability management tools to provide a clear view of the University’s security posture. Working collaboratively with central and faculty IT teams, you will help embed strong patching and configuration practices, provide monthly updates on emerging threats and patch cycles, and deliver briefings to senior stakeholders.

Success in this role will rely as much on your ability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively as on your technical expertise. You will act as a trusted advisor across the University, promoting a culture of shared responsibility for cyber risk management and helping to ensure the University remains resilient against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• lead and coordinate vulnerability management and remediation activities across IT teams.
• provide expert guidance on secure configuration, patch management, and threat awareness.
• produce and present monthly reports on vulnerabilities, patch cycles, and emerging threats.
• oversee the effective use of vulnerability scanning and monitoring tools, ensuring actionable outputs.
• collaborate with stakeholders across technical and non-technical areas to drive continuous improvement.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of cybersecurity within a leading UK university that is investing significantly in its cyber maturity. If you are passionate about working collaboratively to protect systems, data, and people, and want to make a tangible impact on the University’s cyber resilience, we would like to hear from you.

In return, you will receive ‘on-the-job’ training, a generous holiday package and be eligible to subscribe to a variety of schemes associated with being an employee of the University,

including:

• generous employer contributions to your pension
• a world-class Sport Centre; family-friendly policies
• various additional incentives, including a Cycle Scheme. The University also has on-site childcare and parking for which you can apply.

All successful candidates must be willing to be located in the UK.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 27 February 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Andy Laszlo, Cybersecurity Manager at andy.laszlo@strath.ac.uk.

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