Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability Analyst

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability Analyst to join a risk management team focused on campus vulnerabilities and threat reduction. You will develop response protocols, analyze vulnerabilities, and publish measures to improve campus security.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and a passion for learning within an office environment that values balance and collaboration. Remote work options exist for eligible U.S. residents.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States with appropriate security access.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience supporting vulnerability management tools and technologies.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity.
• Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong synchronous and asynchronous communication skills.
• Self-motivated to learn and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Discover and investigate security vulnerabilities including zero days.
• Analyze technical data of vulnerabilities to assess priority and potential impact to campus.
• Ensure accurate and timely publication of vulnerability measures and reports.
• Provide regular quality improvement of the vulnerability management program, including automated processes, communication, and vulnerability alert scheduling.
• Communicate and share technical knowledge with risk management team with suggestions for prioritized approaches.
• Assist Risk Management in Vulnerability assessments, Risk Assessments, zero-day exposure analysis and compensating controls.
• Create reports and documentation for vulnerability management.
• Stay informed of latest threats and vulnerabilities and recommend solutions for university technology.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Vulnerability mgmt

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

Python scripting

Splunk

Linux administration

Nessus

Nmap

Job description

## Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability AnalystApply: UT MAIN CAMPUS: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R\\_00048942**Job Posting Title:**Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability Analyst**----****Hiring Department:**Information Security Office**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**UT MAIN CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## General NotesRemote work allowed. Remote work for individuals who reside outside Texas but within the United States and its territories will be considered and requires Central Office approval.The threat landscape we operate in requires a team to respond appropriately; therefore, please apply even if you are unsure if your experience is relevant. The most important ingredients for success on this team are a strong ability to think creatively about problems, very strong communication skills, and a passion to learn and share knowledge. You will get to work with a very intelligent and dedicated team to address enterprise cybersecurity challenges through novel approaches in an office that highly values work-life balance, the freedom to explore out of the box ideas, and serving others.Most importantly, you will help take our tools and ideas to the next level. What starts here changes the world!Your skills will make a difference.You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:* Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)* Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options* Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays* Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds* Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)* Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses* Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities* Tuition Assistance* Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets* Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card* Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID cardFor more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .This position requires you to maintain Internet service and a mobile phone with voice and data plans to be used when required for work. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. ## PurposeThe Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability Analyst will collaborate with a small team of risk management engineers to evaluate daily threats relative to vulnerabilities present on campus and will develop response protocols and reports to effectively reduce risk and manage threats.## Responsibilities* Discover and investigate security vulnerabilities including zero days.* Analyze technical data of vulnerabilities to allow an appropriate assessment of priority and potential impact to campus.* Ensure accurate and timely publication of vulnerability measures and reports.* Provide regular quality improvement of the vulnerability management program, in particular automated processes, communication, and vulnerability alert scheduling.* Communicate and share technical knowledge with risk management team along with suggestions for prioritized approaches needed to address gaps in vulnerability management.* Assist the Information Security Office’s Risk Management team in performing: Vulnerability assessments, Risk Assessments, Zero Day exposure analysis and compensating controls.* Create reports and documentation for vulnerability management.* Stay informed of latest threats, security vulnerabilities, and recommend solutions for technology in use by the university.* Other related functions as assigned.## Required Qualifications* U.S. Citizen, resident, or officially recognized asylee - Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.* At least 1 year of relevant experience supporting vulnerability management tools and technologies* Strong interest in the cybersecurity field* Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills as well as a keen eye for detail to identify and resolve issues effectively* Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and ability to manage parallel activities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment* Strong synchronous and asynchronous communication skills* Self-motivated to learn and share knowledge## Preferred Qualifications* Basic Python / Scripting skills* Strong familiarity with vulnerability measurement and rating systems (e.g., CVE, CVSS, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)* Basic knowledge of SIEM tools such as Splunk.* Basic knowledge of Linux Administration* Basic knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools such as Nmap and Tenable Nessus.## Salary Range$75,000 + depending on qualifications## Working Conditions* May work around standard office conditions* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation* Use of manual dexterity## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.