Cyber Security Analyst

The Royal Academy of Arts is currently looking to recruit a Cyber Security Analyst to join our ambitious and dedicated IT team. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an individual looking to apply their cyber security expertise to safeguard the Royal Academy’s Information Systems and digital infrastructure. As the Cyber Security Analyst, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and monitoring all security systems at the Academy, ensuring the protection of critical assets and sensitive data. You will also take ownership of our Cyber Security Strategy and play a key role in maintaining the security and resilience of the RA’s information systems and digital environment. Key objectives also include, overseeing cyber security protocols, including network security, threat detection, and response measures, and ensuring the RA is up to date with industry trends and emerging threats. About You To be considered for this position, you will have substantial IT security experience, with proven working knowledge of cyber security frameworks, tools and technologies, including checkpoint firewall or other similar technology. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and communication skills are essential to this post, as is a proactive approach to working and experience identifying and mitigating cyber security risks within a fast-paced environment. You will also have sound understanding of the cyber security risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage them. You will have the ability to work under pressure, particularly when dealing with threats and at times of high demand, along with the ability to effectively multitask and prioritise your workload. An excellent communicator, you will be able to clearly and concisely communicate with technical and non-technical colleagues and clients alike, as well be able to work collaboratively within a team and cultivate good working relationships at all levels. A qualification in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field is desirable, although not essential to this post