IT Monitoring & Compliance Analyst

IT Monitoring & Compliance Analyst

Business Area: IT

Place of Work: Liverpool

Contract Type: Permanent

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.
Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as IT Monitoring & Compliance Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

​This role will provide a great opportunity to work as part of the Network and Cyber Security team with a focus on providing day to day assurances that the security and monitoring platforms in place at USS are operating as the organisation requires.

​As IT Monitoring & Compliance Analyst, you will provide effective oversight by utilising and improving existing toolsets and responding to alerts to provide a second line of defence to ensure operational teams are adhering to defined policies and best practices.

​Additionally, you will be identifying full value and reporting across the various platforms and provide assurances to the business around the reporting and management of security incidents, systems incidents and compliance status across our security and data centre platforms.

​Also, you will be producing reports for governance and audit purposes as required and identifying automation opportunities to enable other teams in accessing this information as required.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the IT you will be responsible for:

• Develop metrics and dashboards to demonstrate security coverage and highlight risks and issues in real time
• Complete regular reviews on access levels and work with operation to ensure these remain appropriate
• Leverage existing monitoring and compliance tools to oversee security controls and adherence to policies
• Verify that operational teams comply with defined security policies and best practices
• Will be responsible for the daily monitoring and review of some security incidents, ensuring each incident is managed, logged and escalated appropriately
• Ownership of the Monitoring and Reporting platforms for Network and Security. Ensuring fit for purpose, suggesting changes and improvements and ensuring value is being recognised across the platforms
• Analyse data from various platforms to give meaningful insights. This includes understanding the effectiveness of security measures and identifying areas for improvement
• Responsible for auditing requirements in relation to IT Security – reports, checks, evidence with both internal and external auditing functions
• Report on the status of support, maintenance, development, and governance of all security platforms including but not limited to SIEM, NAC, Vulnerability Management, Firewalls, 2FA, Endpoint Security, e-mail security and web security
• With customer services a priority for the Technology Services function, provide the team with the business knowledge to understand how our organisation works enabling the correct prioritisation of work
• Engage with key stakeholders on a regular basis, encouraging an open and collaborative communication stream across both Liverpool and London departments
• Have technical input into Infrastructure technology and operational projects
• Assist Monitoring & Compliance Analyst with escalations relating to daily tasks under the umbrella of patching and maintenance, ensuring the USS infrastructure is secure and stable for all users
• Assist senior management with policy and procedure governance ensuring it is up to date
• Assist Monitoring & Compliance Analyst to produce reports packs as identified requirements from across the business

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.
To be successful in the role you will have:

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Well Organised
• Excellent Attention to Detail
• Ability to work independently
• Report Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, data analysis, and relevant software
• Good Knowledge of governance standards such as ISO27001
• Experience of working with auditors and collating evidence.

Why join us?

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

- Great starting salary

- Generous annual leave package

- Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme

- Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)

- Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing

- Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership

- Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent

- Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live

- Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.

Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

- Integrity

- Collaboration

- Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families.

​We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit the USS website.
USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.