Senior Information Security Operations Analyst

Company: The Regents of the University of California on beh
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Department SummaryThe UCLA Information Security Office enables UCLA's goals by providing leadership assuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information resources. The Information Security Office enables efficient incident response planning and notification procedures. In addition, the office aims to implement risk assessment strategies to identify vulnerabilities and threats to departmental information resources and enterprise systems. This includes executing a comprehensive UCLA IT security plan, which involves proposing, delivering, and enforcing administrative, technical, and physical security measures to tackle identified risks based on their sensitivity or criticality. The Information Security Operations Center improves UCLA's threat detection, response, and prevention capabilities by unifying and coordinating all cybersecurity technologies and operations. Monitor, prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats to the university, promoting security, data integrity, and compliance for institutional activities.Position SummaryThe Senior Information Security Operations Analyst ensures the security and integrity of UCLA's information systems and data by championing and executing threat detection and response in UCLA's digital environment. In addition to conducting vulnerability scans and penetration tests, this individual also leads and oversees the implementation of security solutions, provides guidance on security best practices, and serves as the first point of contact for complex security incidents. They ensure the swift identification and mitigation of threats, perform detailed forensic analyses, and help develop strategies to prevent future security breaches. The Senior Security Analyst will also mentor and guide junior analysts in the team. The Senior Information Security Operations Analyst will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by protecting University stakeholders' information and data in service of the institution's academic mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional security service comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.Salary & Compensation*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit to discover benefits that start on day one, and to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.Qualifications

• Five or more years experience working in one or more of the following fields: cybersecurity, computer science, computer information systems, or a related field. (Required)
• Extensive experience using IT security systems and tools, including but not limited to extended detection and response (XDR), and network intrusion detection. (Required)
• Extensive experience using IT security systems and tools, including but not limited to prevention (IDS/IPS) systems, and security information event management (SIEM) platforms. (Required)
• Extensive experience in performing cyber threat hunting including log analysis, digital forensics, and penetration testing. (Required)
• Seven or more years experience working in one or more of the following fields: cybersecurity, computer science, computer information systems. (Preferred)
• Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated skills applying security controls to computer software and hardware. Demonstrated skill with applying complex security controls and configurations to computer hardware, software and networks. (Required)
• Advanced proficiency in conducting incident after-action reviews and recommending mitigation strategies to avoid recurrence. (Required)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate complex technical ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. Can relay technical information to audiences of technical and non-technical stakeholders. (Required)
• Able to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with a diverse community of colleagues including team members, stakeholders, and customers. (Required)
• Advanced organizational skills, ability to balance priorities, deliver concurrent projects to various stakeholders. Ability to work in a project-based environment using project management practices. (Required)
• Advanced problem-solving skills; ability to identify root problems and scope solutions based on knowledge of resources, timelines, vision and strategy. Seeks information from diverse sources to inform solutions. Demonstrated ability to make decisions with integrity. (Required)
• Able to participate in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)
• Thinks creatively and introduces innovations such as the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment. (Required)Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
• Bachelor's Degree in one or more of: business administration, organization development, communication, or public administration, or another related field, or equivalent combination of experience/training. (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following fields: business administration, organization development, communication, or public administration. (Preferred)Special Conditions for Employment

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes regular visits to campus as needed (for those who work remotely, travel/lodging expenses are not eligible for reimbursement).
• NOTE: This position REQUIRES that a RESUME and COVER LETTER be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these two files ready to upload when applying.
• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.Schedule8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs.Union/Policy Covered99-Policy CoveredComplete Position Description
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