Network Security Analyst - IS - Data Security - FT - Day

University of California - Irvine; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Network Security Analyst to design, implement, and maintain the network security infrastructure for UCI Health. The role focuses on perimeter security, firewall governance, and regulatory compliance within a large academic health system.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in network security, experience with enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto/Cisco Firepower), VPNs, DNS/DHCP, and familiarity with NIST CSF and Zero Trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive network security experience, including 2 years in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Expertise in firewall management and data center segmentation.
• Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Zero Trust Architecture, and healthcare security requirements.
• Experience with enterprise next-generation firewalls such as Palo Alto Networks or Cisco Firepower.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the network security infrastructure for UCI Health.
• Maintain and improve the organization’s security posture and controls.
• Serve as SME on firewall governance and network segmentation.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare security regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security solutions.

Skills

Network security

Firewall governance

TCP/IP

BGP/OSPF

VPN technologies

DNS/DHCP

NIST CSF

Zero Trust

SIEM/IDS/IPS

Next-gen firewalls

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco Firepower

SIEM tools

IDS/IPS platforms

Job description

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Network Security Analyst to design, implement, and maintain the network security infrastructure for UCI Health. The role requires expertise in network perimeter security, firewall governance, and compliance to protect a large academic health system.

Highlights

• Design and operationalize network security posture for UCI Health.
• Serve as subject matter expert on firewall management, network access control, and data center segmentation.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPN technologies, and DNS/DHCP architecture.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive network security experience, including 2 years in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Zero Trust Architecture, and healthcare-specific security requirements.
• Experience managing enterprise next-generation firewalls like Palo Alto Networks or Cisco Firepower.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced skills in IT security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and network detection and response platforms.
• Salary range: USD $113,503.68 to $215,147.52 per year.
• Works within UCI Health’s academic medical center environment supporting complex network security needs.