University of California San Diego

Information Security Analyst - Hybrid - 140203

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nine years of related experience in Information Security or a Bachelor's degree with five years of experience.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills for effective communication across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Extensive experience with IT security systems and tools, including knowledge of departmental procedures.
  • Proficiency in applying security controls for software and hardware environments.
  • Skilled in administering complex security configurations for IT infrastructure.
  • In-depth knowledge of data encryption technologies and implementation strategies.
  • Broad understanding of overarching IT concepts and security issues.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key member of the Incident Response team managing security events.
  • Administer the DUO MFA solution to safeguard system access and protect sensitive data.
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, responding to security threats and incidents.
  • Conduct investigations to determine the occurrence of security compromises.
  • Oversee remediation processes and provide critical alerting for security incidents.
  • Utilize security tools for log analysis and email security during investigations.
  • Develop and implement security control frameworks across IT hardware and software.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allowing a mix of onsite and remote work.
  • Opportunity to be part of a critical security team in a prominent health institution.
  • Possibility for professional growth within a supportive environment.
  • Engagement in ongoing incident response and security improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
IT SCRTY ANL 4 TX Department:
INFORMATION SERVICES Hiring Pay Scale
$125,000 - $165,000 / Year Worksite:
Towne Centre Drive Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
TX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

#140203 Information Security Analyst - Hybrid
Extended Deadline: Tue 7/28/2026
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This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Towne Centre Drive (San Diego, CA) and remote.

DESCRIPTION

Information Security Analyst is an integral part of the Incident Response team for handling security events and the primary admin of DUO MFA solution which is a critical security control for protecting against unauthorized access to systems and data used by UC San Diego Health. Member of 7/24 on-call rotation that handles security event investigations and incident response. Activities include determining if compromises have occurred, managing security event response, and remediation activities. Devolve and perform critical alert and remediation processes on InfoSec team. Administer critical security tools, i.e., MFA, email security, log analysis during investigations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training. Related Information Security experience includes Incident Response, Email security, and experience with administering security tools.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
  • Advanced experience using IT security systems and tools. Required Knowledge of department processes and procedures.
  • Demonstrated skills applying security controls to computer software and hardware.
  • Demonstrated skill at administering complex security controls and configurations to computer hardware, software and networks.
  • Advanced knowledge of data encryption technologies and experience selecting and applying appropriate data encryption technologies.
  • Advanced knowledge of IT security.
  • Broad knowledge of other areas of IT.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of secure hardware, software and network design techniques.
  • Demonstrated skill at analyzing and preventing security incidents of high complexity.
  • In-depth knowledge of computer hardware, software and network security issues and approaches.
  • Advanced experience in incident response and digital forensics including reporting.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • 7/24 on-call rotation.
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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