Threat and Vulnerability Analyst

Job Purpose The Threat and Vulnerability Analyst is responsible for supporting and delivering the operation of the vulnerability management function. The role will utilise vulnerability management tools and techniques to co-ordinate, categorise and prepare vulnerability remediation plans and present metrics / KPIs to senior stakeholders. The role will also analyse threat data from multiple sources to enrich vulnerability information and highlight emerging threat patterns. This role will support the development of technologies, policies and procedures to build a high performing vulnerability management function. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Monitor threats intelligence feeds from multiple sources identifying emerging trends or patterns and proactively recommend mitigations 2. Manage vulnerability scanning (scheduling, configuration) and ensuring all assets are compliant with vulnerability policy 3. Develop and continually improve vulnerability policy and strategy and innovate new approaches to embed these institutionally 4. Operate technical security infrastructure (Vulnerability Management, End-point Recovery) and ensure control effectiveness. 5. Collaborate with technology and business colleagues to embed vulnerability technologies throughout the organisation 6. In-conjunction with institutional peers, act as a subject matter expert to deliver threat reporting and agree technical remediation plans 7. Work closely in collaboration with IT & peers / stakeholders to plan and deliver vulnerability remediation based on risk assessment and business risk profile 8. Create and deliver usable metrics which visualise the overall vulnerability and risk trend as well as overall vulnerability management progress 9. Troubleshoot and undertaken detailed analysis complex technical problems, including issues with the design and operation of technical controls 10. Keep up to date with developments in vulnerability research and technical areas. Utilise specialist knowledge to contribute to overall vulnerability strategy

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared. 2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages. 3 A flexible approach to working. 4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.