IT Security Analyst

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 81,500 - 150,100; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is looking for an IT Security Analyst to protect and defend their information technology systems. The selected individual will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including assessing security controls, responding to incidents, and conducting vulnerability assessments.

The position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence at least three days a week, with the option to work remotely for two days. The full salary range for this role is $81,500 - $150,100 annually, with expected pay up to $115,800.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing security controls and practices.
• Ability to analyze security events and incidents.
• Proficient in implementing and configuring security controls and systems.
• Experience conducting vulnerability scans and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assess security controls and practices.
• Analyze security events and incidents.
• Implement and configure security controls and systems.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments.
• Identify anomalous network activity and potential threats.
• Track and document security incidents from detection through resolution.
• Write and publish cyber defense techniques, guidance, and incident reports.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments of relevant technology focus areas.
• Make cybersecurity recommendations to leadership.

Job description

Overview

The IT Security Analyst protects and defends UCR School of Medicine and UCR Health's information technology systems, networks, and data through risk analysis, cyber defense analysis, incident response, and vulnerability assessment and management.

Responsibilities

• Assess security controls and practices.
• Analyze security events and incidents.
• Implement and configure security controls and systems.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments.
• Identify anomalous network activity and potential threats.
• Track and document security incidents from detection through resolution.
• Write and publish cyber defense techniques, guidance, and incident reports.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and ensure vulnerability compliance.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments of relevant technology focus areas.
• Make cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on threats and vulnerabilities.

Additional Information

The incumbent hired into this role will be on a hybrid schedule. The current standard for the School of Medicine (SOM) is employees are required to be in the office a minimum of three (3) days per week and have the option to work remote two (2) days per week.

The full salary range for the IT Security Analyst is $81,500 - $150,100 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $115,800 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.