Junior SOC analyst (apprenticeship)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Information Systems Services is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Junior Security Analyst to work as part of its IT Security team at Lancaster University. The appointee will receive on the job training as part of an apprenticeship scheme. The role is a full-time permanent hybrid role, with an expectation of a minimum of 2 days a week on site at the Lancaster Campus.
The Junior Security Analyst will be joining a team based in the Technical Infrastructure Group investigating security alerts and working with users and system owners to address identified issues. Using documented processes to deal with incident and requests, the role will involve a wide variety of technical challenges across multiple platforms.
You will combine your IT and problem-solving skills to ensure accurate investigation of security incidents take place with documented outcomes.
The post will be expected to work normal business hours, however on occasion there may be requirements to work outside those hours.
Lancaster University is consistently ranked in the UK Top 15 and is in the Top 1% of universities globally. Information Systems Services (ISS) supports a range of exciting projects and IT services for staff and students at the University. The ISS Technical Infrastructure Group at Lancaster University provides high quality IT services to approximately 16000 students and 4000 staff.
We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior SOC analyst (apprenticeship) roles across Lancaster University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,715 - £28,131 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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