IT Security Analyst
About The Position
The Cybersecurity Awareness Analyst leads the design and execution of the organization’s security awareness and training programs in support of its healthcare and research mission. This role develops and delivers programs that ensure faculty, staff, students, and affiliated personnel “know, understand, and follow [security] requirements” in order to reduce institutional risk. The Analyst works closely with the Cybersecurity Risk Management Manager and CISO to support broader security initiatives, policy development, and compliance (e.g. HIPAA, FERPA, institutional data protection). The position balances communications, training, and technical expertise to foster a culture of security across research, academic, healthcare, and IT communities. This experienced IT security professional applies specialized expertise in security awareness, governance, and training. The Analyst designs and recommends methods and strategies to achieve security awareness goals, leveraging advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, regulatory requirements, and learning best practices. The individual works independently to develop creative, long-term awareness solutions and provides technical and strategic support on security policy implementation throughout the institution.
Requirements
- Experienced IT security professional
- Specialized expertise in security awareness, governance, and training
- Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, regulatory requirements, and learning best practices
- Ability to work independently
- Familiarity with HIPAA, FERPA, and institutional data protection
Responsibilities
- Leads the design and execution of the organization’s security awareness and training programs.
- Develops and delivers programs that ensure faculty, staff, students, and affiliated personnel “know, understand, and follow [security] requirements” in order to reduce institutional risk.
- Works closely with the Cybersecurity Risk Management Manager and CISO to support broader security initiatives, policy development, and compliance (e.g. HIPAA, FERPA, institutional data protection).
- Balances communications, training, and technical expertise to foster a culture of security across research, academic, healthcare, and IT communities.
- Designs and recommends methods and strategies to achieve security awareness goals, leveraging advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, regulatory requirements, and learning best practices.
- Works independently to develop creative, long-term awareness solutions.
- Provides technical and strategic support on security policy implementation throughout the institution.
Benefits
- Total compensation information available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
