Security Analyst

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington's UW Information Technology is seeking a Security Analyst to join its team, focusing on secure research computing and cloud environments. This role requires implementing, administering, and improving security controls across research infrastructure.

You will collaborate with researchers and staff to assess risks, support compliance initiatives, and develop operational processes that ensure secure services, reliable performance, and alignment with institutional and

Qualifications

• Experience implementing, administering, and supporting cloud security and compliance practices within enterprise or research computing environments.
• Experience supporting or implementing security controls, risk management, or compliance frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and architecture experience.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to self-train on new products, standards, and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to orally communicate highly technical impacts and procedures to technical and non-technical audiences, including clients, technologists, and other support staff.
• Excellent written communications skills, including service, technical, and support documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team, in a very visible, pressured environment, exercising independent judgment in resolving problems.

Responsibilities

• Administer security controls for research computing and cloud environments.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve the security posture of research infrastructure.
• Investigate security issues, coordinate remediation activities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate security and compliance assessments for research computing environments.
• Interpret regulatory, contractual, and institutional security requirements and translate them into operational practices.
• Collect, organize, and maintain evidence supporting compliance initiatives.
• Design, administer, and maintain secure cloud environments supporting research activities.
• Provide technical guidance regarding secure cloud architecture, identity management, and access controls.
• Evaluate emerging cloud services and security technologies for institutional adoption.
• Serve as a technical resource for researchers and UW-IT staff regarding security best practices.
• Develop technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and operational procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Technical leadership

Self-training

Oral communication

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

Job description

UW Information Technology (UW-IT) has an outstanding opportunity for Security Analyst to join their team.

About This Opportunity

Reporting to Technology Manager, the Security Analyst serves as a technical security professional, supporting secure research computing and cloud environments used by the University community. This position is responsible for implementing, administering, and continuously improving security controls across research infrastructure and cloud platforms, with an emphasis on regulated research environments and institutional security requirements. The position works independently and collaboratively with researchers and technical staff to assess security risks, implement security best practices, support compliance initiatives, and develop operational processes that enable secure research computing services. The Security Analyst helps ensure that research services remain secure, reliable, and aligned with institutional and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations (35%)

• Administer security controls for research computing and cloud environments.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve the security posture of research infrastructure.
• Investigate security issues, coordinate remediation activities, and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance and Risk Management (30%)

• Coordinate security and compliance assessments for research computing environments.
• Interpret regulatory, contractual, and institutional security requirements and translate them into operational practices.
• Collect, organize, and maintain evidence supporting compliance initiatives.

Cloud Security and Secure Research Services (20%)

• Design, administer, and maintain secure cloud environments supporting research activities.
• Provide technical guidance regarding secure cloud architecture, identity management, and access controls.
• Evaluate emerging cloud services and security technologies for institutional adoption.

Consultation, Documentation, and Collaboration (15%)

• Serve as a technical resource for researchers and UW-IT staff regarding security best practices.
• Develop technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and operational procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Management, HCDE, Informatics, Systems Analytics, Cybersecurity and Computer Science or related field or degree or experience and two years' experience in:
• Experience implementing, administering, and supporting cloud security and compliance practices within enterprise or research computing environments.
• Experience supporting or implementing security controls, risk management, or compliance frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and architecture experience.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to self-train on new products, standards, and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to orally communicate highly technical impacts and procedures to technical and non-technical audiences, including clients, technologists, and other support staff.
• Excellent written communications skills, including service, technical, and support documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team, in a very visible, pressured environment, exercising independent judgment in resolving problems.

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting secure research computing, high-performance computing (HPC), or scientific computing environments.
• Experience with security assessments, vulnerability management, or security operations.
• Experience implementing cloud security best practices in AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, or comparable cloud environments.
• Experience supporting regulated or sensitive research environments.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS, Security+, CISSP, CCSP, or comparable certifications).

Working Conditions

• Hybrid office environment supporting researchers across the University.
• Open Office environment

About The Team

UWIT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW medical centers and global research operations. We collaborate with one another and with partners across the University to advance teaching, learning, innovation and discovery.

The Research Computing Division’s primary mission is to empower and facilitate groundbreaking research, foster innovation and support researchers across the university.

We seek to do that by providing the best computing resources available, inhouse tools and expertise and unwavering support to everyone, whether they’re seasoned researchers or students just getting under way.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$75,696.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$123,000.00 annual

Benefits

Other Compensation:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About The UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.