Security Analyst

Job Description

UW Information Technology (UW-IT) has an outstanding opportunity for Security Analyst to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to Technology Manager the Security Analyst serves as a technical security professional supporting secure research computing and cloud environments used by the University community. This position is responsible for implementing administering and continuously improving security controls across research infrastructure and cloud platforms with an emphasis on regulated research environments and institutional security requirements. The position works independently and collaboratively with researchers and technical staff to assess security risks implement security best practices support compliance initiatives and develop operational processes that enable secure research computing services. The Security Analyst helps ensure that research services remain secure reliable and aligned with institutional and regulatory expectations.

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations (35%)

- Administer security controls for research computing and cloud environments.

- Monitor evaluate and improve the security posture of research infrastructure.

- Investigate security issues coordinate remediation activities and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance and Risk Management (30%)

- Coordinate security and compliance assessments for research computing environments.

- Interpret regulatory contractual and institutional security requirements and translate them into operational practices.

- Collect organize and maintain evidence supporting compliance initiatives.

Cloud Security and Secure Research Services (20%)

- Design administer and maintain secure cloud environments supporting research activities.

- Provide technical guidance regarding secure cloud architecture identity management and access controls.

- Evaluate emerging cloud services and security technologies for institutional adoption.

Consultation Documentation and Collaboration (15%)

- Serve as a technical resource for researchers and UW-IT staff regarding security best practices.

- Develop technical documentation knowledge base articles and operational procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Information Management HCDE Informatics Systems Analytics Cybersecurity and Computer Science or related field or degree or experience and two years experience in:

Experience implementing administering and supporting cloud security and compliance practices within enterprise or research computing environments.

Experience supporting or implementing security controls risk management or compliance frameworks.

Strong troubleshooting communication and customer service skills.

Demonstrated technical leadership and architecture experience.

Demonstrated customer service skills and experience.

Demonstrated ability to self-train on new products standards and applications.

Demonstrated ability to orally communicate highly technical impacts and procedures to technical and non-technical audiences including clients technologists and other support staff.

Excellent written communications skills including service technical and support documentation.

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and as part of a team in a very visible pressured environment exercising independent judgment in resolving problems.

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting secure research computing high-performance computing (HPC) or scientific computing environments.

Experience with security assessments vulnerability management or security operations.

Experience implementing cloud security best practices in AWS Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Microsoft Azure or comparable cloud environments.

Experience supporting regulated or sensitive research environments.

Relevant industry certifications (e.g. AWS Security CISSP CCSP or comparable certifications).

Working Conditions

Hybrid office environment supporting researchers across the University.

Open Office environment

About the Team

UWIT provides critical technology support to all three campuses UW medical centers and global research operations. We collaborate with one another and with partners across the University to advance teaching learning innovation and discovery.

The Research Computing Divisions primary mission is to empower and facilitate groundbreaking research foster innovation and support researchers across the university.

We seek to do that by providing the best computing resources available inhouse tools and expertise and unwavering support to everyone whether theyre seasoned researchers or students just getting under way.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.