Cybersecurity Analyst II: Programs & Compliance

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst II to develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise cybersecurity programs across risk management, incident response, and threat intelligence. You will work under the Manager of Enterprise IT Security and Operations to ensure policy alignment, runbooks, and automation efforts are effective.

Responsibilities include managing security events, refining playbooks, and guiding junior analysts while aligning with HIPAA, FERPA, PCI DSS,

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field with at least 3 year(s) of experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience with risk and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST CSF, ISO, HITRUST, NIST 800-53).
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, network monitoring, and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Demonstrated experience in security incident detection, investigation, and response.
• Demonstrated knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, SIEM tools, and ITIL processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains cybersecurity programs across risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence.
• Implements automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Maintains dashboards and KPIs for programs and incorporates lessons learned.
• Collaborates with IT and business to integrate security into SDLC and operations.
• Coordinates with campus IT and Information Security Office to monitor security controls.

Skills

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Threat monitoring

Policy & governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM/SOAR

Vulnerability scanners

MFA tools

DLP tools

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst II to develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise cybersecurity programs across risk management, incident response, and threat intelligence. You will work under the Manager of Enterprise IT Security and Operations to ensure policy alignment, runbooks, and automation efforts are effective.

Responsibilities include managing security events, refining playbooks, and guiding junior analysts while aligning with HIPAA, FERPA, PCI DSS,