IT Security Analyst 3 - IS - Data Security - FT - Day - Remote SoCal

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Summary: The data security analyst will play a leading role in driving information security analysis, vulnerability remediation and performing risk assessments. This role is a key business enabler to provide information security risk analysis and strategic recommendations for the ongoing improvement of Information Security for the UCI School of Medicine, Health Research and UCI Health as needed. In this role, you will be engaging with program employees, researchers, stakeholders, and executives to ensure appropriate and up-to-date security management. Remote Work: This position will be predominantly work from home but is required to work onsite depending on the needs of the School of Medicine from the Irvine or Orange Campus locations.

Requirements

Understanding of security baselines and configuration standards for healthcare IT systems
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to review contractual language and Business Associate Agreements
Ability to review and interpret vulnerability assessment reports and prioritize findings based on risk
Ability to recommend risk mitigation strategies and controls based on risk assessment findings
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to deliver clear, actionable, and timely risk reports tailored for both technical staff and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to conduct security awareness training and compliance & management
Ability to assess levels of risk
Ability to analyze, support and maintain numerous proactive risk program
5+ years working in a heterogeneous IT environment
5+ years of experience in academic and/or healthcare IT environments
2+ years of experience in data security assessment and audit

Nice To Haves

Understanding of cloud security risks and controls for platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
Knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies such as NIST RMF, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or FAIR
Knowledge of medical center and academic IT environments
Knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH, NIH, FISMA, CMS, CPHS, dbGaP, PCI-DSS and other State and Federal data security requirements and regulations
Industry certifications such as Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP), Security+, or related GRC credentials
Familiarity with enterprise IT environments and common technology risks
Experience with GRC platforms or risk management tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer, LogicGate)

Responsibilities

driving information security analysis
vulnerability remediation
performing risk assessments
provide information security risk analysis
strategic recommendations for the ongoing improvement of Information Security for the UCI School of Medicine, Health Research and UCI Health as needed
engaging with program employees, researchers, stakeholders, and executives to ensure appropriate and up-to-date security management