Security Analyst II, IS&T Information Security

SECURITY ANALYST II, IS&T Information Security

Job Location:

BOSTON, MA, United States

Posting: 4/14/2026 | Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular | Salary Grade: 49

Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experiences to join our innovative and inclusive community. Join us as a Security Analyst II where you will be responsible for responding to cyber security events at the university, analyzing data from security tools, and detecting and responding to potential security incidents or vulnerabilities.

You will:

• Monitor, analyze, and process security events to identify and protect university assets.
• Help process results from vulnerability scans to mitigate risk.
• Assist with maintaining security procedures to ensure they remain current.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Take part in an on‑call duty cycle, monitoring tools and providing 24×7 availability to respond to security events when needed.

• Demonstrated interest and 2 or more years of experience in the cyber security field.
• Familiarity with one or more security tools such as SIEM systems, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection software, firewalls.
• Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, DMCA, and NIST.
• Experience using Service Now.
• Certificates: ITIL, GIAC, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent certifications.

• Time Off: PTO, 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 for yourself and family members.

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.