Information Security Analyst - Hybrid - 140203

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support the Incident Response team, manage DUO MFA administration, and investigate security events. The role requires handling remediation activities and collaborating across IT and security teams.

The position includes a 7/24 on-call rotation, with a hybrid work schedule combining on-site at Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA and remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• Nine years of related experience, or a Bachelor's plus five years in information security.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to work with technical and non-technical staff.
• Experience with IT security systems, tools, and data encryption technologies.
• Strong knowledge of incident response, email security, and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Part of the Incident Response team handling security events and investigations.
• Administer MFA solutions and other critical security tools during incidents.
• Coordinate remediation activities and perform alerting and investigations.
• Home in on high‑complexity security incidents and communicate findings.

Skills

Incident response

Email security

Security tools

On-call incident handling

Digital forensics

Data encryption technologies

IT security

Secure hardware/software/network

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Tools

DUO MFA

Job description

Payroll Title

IT SCRTY ANL 4 TX

Department

INFORMATION SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale

$125,000 - $165,000 / Year

Worksite

Towne Centre Drive

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

TX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

#140203 Information Security Analyst - Hybrid

Extended Deadline

Thu 9/17/2026

Reassignment Applicants

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Towne Centre Drive (San Diego, CA) and remote.

This position will remain open until filled.

Description

Information Security Analyst is an integral part of the Incident Response team for handling security events and the primary admin of DUO MFA solution which is a critical security control for protecting against unauthorized access to systems and data used by UC San Diego Health. Member of 7/24 on-call rotation that handles security event investigations and incident response. Activities include determining if compromises have occurred, managing security event response, and remediation activities. Devolve and perform critical alert and remediation processes on InfoSec team. Administer critical security tools, i.e., MFA, email security, log analysis during investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training. Related Information Security experience includes Incident Response, Email security, and experience with administering security tools.
• Advanced interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Advanced experience using IT security systems and tools. Required Knowledge of department processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated skills applying security controls to computer software and hardware.
• Demonstrated skill at administering complex security controls and configurations to computer hardware, software and networks.
• Advanced knowledge of data encryption technologies and experience selecting and applying appropriate data encryption technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of IT security.
• Broad knowledge of other areas of IT.
• Demonstrated knowledge of secure hardware, software and network design techniques.
• Demonstrated skill at analyzing and preventing security incidents of high complexity.
• In-depth knowledge of computer hardware, software and network security issues and approaches.
• Advanced experience in incident response and digital forensics including reporting.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• 7/24 on-call rotation.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace