IT Security Apprentice (Graduate) - AD2739NB

Start Date: To be confirmed (Defined by the course)

Duration of Post: 2 - 4 years (dependent on entry point)

IT Services at the University of St Andrews is seeking a highly motivated IT Security Apprentice (Graduate Apprentice), reporting to the IT Security Officer to support an ever-increasing demand for sustaining and improving an information security system within a successful IT Security function.

The post holder will learn to help maintain the IT Security for the University by helping other team members and giving support in a broad range of security tasks such as SEIM monitoring, log forensics and data analysis. They will be expected to assist in responding to and where appropriate, helping resolve or escalate reported security incidents, collating incident and event data and producing exception and management reports.

Additionally, they will help with the installation and configuration management of security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances and host-based security systems and assist others in performing vulnerability assessments, in some cases followed by appropriate remedial action, to ensure that systems are protected. They will also assist in ensuring that patches are applied, where appropriate, and security guidelines are followed and will help others in the team promote awareness of applicable security policies and standards.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in IT or network security together with: 

• The ability to quickly absorb and develop a technical understanding of operating systems and applications.
• Knowledge of information security principles, including risk assessment, intrusion detection, Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and associated network protocols and concepts.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of vulnerability scanning and report writing.
• Capacity to learn procedures and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work persuasively and collaboratively with a wide audience.
• The ability to conduct effective research using a variety of media.
• The ability to use an ethical mindset while investigating and analysing security incidents. 

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits.

This post will/may be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Patrick Green, email: Patrick.Green@st-andrews.ac.uk Tel: 01334 462759.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk

*Please see Further Particulars for full salary details.

Closing Date: 19 August 2024 at 3pm

Interview Date: 20 August 2024

Please quote ref: AD2739NB

Further Particulars: AD2739NB FPs.doc

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