Cloud & Research Security Analyst

University of Washington

Seattle (WA)

Hybrid

USD 76,000 - 123,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

University of Washington's UW Information Technology is seeking a Security Analyst to join its team, focusing on secure research computing and cloud environments. This role requires implementing, administering, and improving security controls across research infrastructure.

You will collaborate with researchers and staff to assess risks, support compliance initiatives, and develop operational processes that ensure secure services, reliable performance, and alignment with institutional and

Qualifications

Experience implementing, administering, and supporting cloud security and compliance practices within enterprise or research computing environments.
Experience supporting or implementing security controls, risk management, or compliance frameworks.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
Demonstrated technical leadership and architecture experience.
Demonstrated customer service skills and experience.
Demonstrated ability to self-train on new products, standards, and applications.
Demonstrated ability to orally communicate highly technical impacts and procedures to technical and non-technical audiences, including clients, technologists, and other support staff.
Excellent written communications skills, including service, technical, and support documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team, in a very visible, pressured environment, exercising independent judgment in resolving problems.

Responsibilities

Administer security controls for research computing and cloud environments.
Monitor, evaluate, and improve the security posture of research infrastructure.
Investigate security issues, coordinate remediation activities, and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate security and compliance assessments for research computing environments.
Interpret regulatory, contractual, and institutional security requirements and translate them into operational practices.
Collect, organize, and maintain evidence supporting compliance initiatives.
Design, administer, and maintain secure cloud environments supporting research activities.
Provide technical guidance regarding secure cloud architecture, identity management, and access controls.
Evaluate emerging cloud services and security technologies for institutional adoption.
Serve as a technical resource for researchers and UW-IT staff regarding security best practices.
Develop technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and operational procedures.