IT Security & Operations Analyst

**THIS VACANCY MUST BE APPLIED FOR VIA THE NBI JOBS WEBSITE**

The NBI Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for a IT Security & Operations Analyst to join their busy Core Computing department.

Background:

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes are a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations, working to tackle major challenges of the 21st Century – the sustainability of our environment, our food supplies and healthy ageing.

The NBI Partnership provides high quality, non-scientific support services for the diverse community of staff, students and visiting workers at the Institutes (the Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute Bioscience) and for the NBI Partnership.

Based on the Norwich Research Park amongst 230 hectares of parkland, you will be joining a committed, professional and welcoming team. In addition, you will enjoy a competitive salary and annual leave, our defined contribution pension scheme, excellent recreational facilities and a range of other employee benefits.

The Core Computing department is responsible for the provision of IT network and server infrastructure, messaging and collaboration services, application support and development and desktop support services to the Norwich Biosciences Institutes.

The role:

The IT Security & Operations Analyst will be a vital part of the Core Computing team, providing day-to-day security and operational oversight to help maintain the security and availability of the Institute’s systems, services and data. The role will be responsible for service availability and information security monitoring across desktop, infrastructure and network areas.

The postholder will help administer security systems, monitor threats and service alerts, and assist with incident response to protect critical data and systems. Working under the direction of the Senior IT Security Specialist and alongside other teams across Computing, they will support threat detection, incident investigation and security improvement initiatives, while balancing risk management with operational flexibility and efficiency.

Through collaboration across technical teams, the postholder will help ensure that security remains an integral part of the Institute’s operations and future development. The role offers the opportunity to build practical cyber security and IT operations management skills within a complex research environment while supporting senior team members and contributing to the continuous improvement of security and operational practices.

The ideal candidate:

The post holder will have a degree in Computing, Cyber Security or a related subject, or equivalent demonstrable work experience. They will have demonstrable operational experience in IT support, including monitoring and responding to IT and information security alerts and incidents, and administering or supporting security monitoring, endpoint protection or identity management technologies. They will have good diagnostic skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to problems.

The successful applicant will also have previous experience of, or a demonstrable understanding of:

· Mac OS (all versions, including iOS), Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server, and Linux (CentOS/RHEL, Ubuntu and Alma Linux).

· Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Microsoft Defender, SharePoint and the Microsoft Office suite.

· Mobile device management technologies, including Jamf Cloud, Microsoft SCCM and Intune.

· Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.

· Single Sign-On (SSO) and federated authentication technologies, including Entra ID and Shibboleth.

· Security technologies including anti-virus, XDR and endpoint encryption.

Additional information:

**Please note CVs received directly from Indeed will not be considered. Only applications submitted on the above website will be accepted**

Salary on appointment will be within the range £38,000 to £42,150. per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post on an indefinite basis.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://jobs.nbi.ac.uk/ or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or [email protected] quoting reference 1006226.

The NBI Partnership is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent, and welcome all applications.

The closing date for applications will be 19 November 2026.

Pay: £38,000.00-£42,150.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking

Work Location: In person