Cybersecurity Analyst

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Job Category
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Academic Staff

Employment Type
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Regular

Job Profile
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Cyberdefense Analyst I

Job Summary
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The Cybersecurity Analyst serves as a strategic collaborator, uniquely bridging the gap between proactive risk management and real-time emergency response. Unlike traditional siloed roles, this position is responsible for the integrated threat lifecycle: you will lead cybersecurity risk assessments to enforce secure environments, while simultaneously serving as the primary lead for incident response when threats emerge. This role is fundamental to protecting the integrity of our HIPAA-regulated patient data and ensuring that the School's $1B+ research enterprise remains resilient against an increasingly sophisticated global threat landscape.

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

• Assists in the identification, development, and facilitation of unit staff training opportunities
• Performs cybersecurity risk assessments to pre-emptively harden research and clinical infrastructure, while simultaneously spearheading incident response to ensure collaboration across SMPH, campus, and third-party vendors
• Performs basic data analyses and reporting
• Assists in mapping business processes using basic mapping methodologies
• Assists in making recommendations for the selection of technology solutions to align with business strategies
• Assists in the design, development, and implementation of data reporting and business intelligence systems
• Provides basic procedural and technical guidance to unit staff regarding technology usage and management

School of Medicine and Public Health, Office of Information Technology, Cybersecurity.

The starting salary for the position is $55,000 annually, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

• Demonstrated experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments to identify and document risks across business processes, cloud/IT systems, and research workflows.
• Hands-on experience using security operations tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners) to monitor enterprise environments, triage alerts, and track remediation.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulations, including HIPAA/HITECH, NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Proven ability to document information security processes, procedures, and validation of remediation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security risks to non-technical business partners, clinical leads, and researchers.

• 2 or more years of experience with cybersecurity
• Detailed understanding of network design, security controls, and system administration with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance
• Experience executing project management skills including design review, threat modeling, and risk profiling while working across a large, complex, distributed, organization
• Experience writing or updating technical documentation, security procedures, and compliance reporting artifacts.
• Active industry certification:
  CompTIA CySA+, Security+, GIAC (GSEC/GCIH), CISA, or equivalent certification.

Bachelor's degree preferred

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

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