Technical Research Analyst

at  Cambridge University Press Assessment

ABOUT YOU

As our Technical Research Analyst you will have a good technical grounding with knowledge of cyber security and data analysis. You will be able to use tools and systems to analyse data and be happy to work both independently and in a team.
You will have a strong attention to detail and a critical eye to explore what is possible. You will be able to collaborate with stakeholders to share your ideas and help them to transform the exam security space.
You will have the opportunity to explore your full potential and develop new skills and communications in a supportive and passionate team.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

WHY JOIN US

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You’ll belong to a collaborative team that’s exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it’s safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities

The purpose of this role is to research and analyse emerging technical threats that impact Cambridge and its learners worldwide. We are trusted by learners, academics and institutions all over the world and the Technical Research Analyst will be at the at the heart of innovative changes to make our products more secure.

You will be responsible for researching and validating threats, ensuring these are mitigated and communicated across the business to maintain our high standards of security.

• Conduct research on new and emerging threats focussing on methods and techniques
• Analyse datasets to detect anomalies, patterns and vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and suppliers from across the business to present research, findings and offer actionable recommendations
• Maintain a comprehensive log of investigations carried out and changes made