Security Analyst II, BU Info, Security

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intersession break and 13 paid holidys

Tuition assistance program

University-funded retirement plan

Job summary

Boston University is seeking an Information Security II professional in Boston, MA for a hybrid in-office role. You will monitor security events, analyze data, and process vulnerability results to protect university assets, collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting incident response requirements.

The position emphasizes maintaining current security procedures and 24x7 readiness for high-priority events, with a strong focus on HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DMCA, and NIST regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in cybersecurity field required.
• Familiarity with SIEM, vulnerability scanners, firewalls.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DMCA, and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and process security events to protect university assets.
• Help process vulnerability scan results to mitigate risk.
• Maintain security procedures to stay current.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and be on-call for security events.

Skills

Cyber security experience

SIEM knowledge

Vulnerability scanning

Endpoint protection

Firewalls

Tools

ServiceNow

ITIL

Job description

Information Security II, BU Info, Security

Job Description

Category

Professional

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500083510731

Posted Date

8/14/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 49

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$72,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$82,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Details

This is a Boston-based hybrid role with regular in-office expectations. The position is not fully remote, and candidates must be able to work onsite in Boston on the designated days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and process security events to identify and protect university assets.
• Help process results from vulnerability scans to help mitigate risk.
• Assist with maintaining security procedures to ensure they remains current.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security risks Take part in an on-call duty cycle, monitoring tools and providing 24x7 availability to respond to security events when needed.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated interest and 2 or more years of experience in the cyber security field.
• Familiarity with one or more security tools such as information and event management (SIEM) systems, vulnerability scanners, end point protection software, firewalls. Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DMCA, and NIST.

Bonus Qualifications

• If you do not meet these, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.
• Experience using ServiceNow
• ITIL Certificate
• One or more relevant GIAC, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent certifications

Benefits

• Time Off: In addition to PTO and leave policy, BU employees have a paid intersession break and 13 paid holidays.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.
• Check out https://www.bu.edu/wellness/ and https://www.bu.edu/hr/part-time-employee-perks/ for more information!

Boston University IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We, at IS&T, appreciate each individual's knowledge, experiences and insights which enhance who we are, and as our DEIA knowledge.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.