Information Security Operations Analyst University of California Los Angeles Budgeted Pay Scale: $109,177-$127,373 annually Full Salary Range: USD $83,800.00/Yr. - USD $179,400.00/Yr. Department Summary The 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 Summary The Information Security Operations Analyst will support the security of UCLA's systems and data by detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents and threats within the organization's networks, systems, and data. This individual will conduct vulnerability scans and penetration tests on campus systems, operate and monitor network and host-based intrusion detection/prevention systems, recommend security solutions, advise on systems and application-level security configurations, and investigate and mitigate security risks as required. The 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 UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Three or more years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: cybersecurity, computer science, computer information systems, or a related field. (Required) Experience using IT security systems and tools, including extended detection and response (XDR). (Required) Experience using IT security systems and tools, including network intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) systems, and security information event management (SIEM) platforms. (Required) Experience in performing cyber threat hunting including log analysis, digital forensics, and penetration testing. (Required) Five 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) 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 technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required) Able to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and customers. (Required) Strong organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. Ability to work in a project-based environment using project management practices. (Required) Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills; scopes solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and 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 proposes innovative ideas, including the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Is able to work with agility in a 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. Schedule 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered To apply, please visit: https://jobs.ucla.edu/careers-home/jobs/3653 Application Deadline: 8:50 p.m. on Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-6ba00cf24678e64db0cdcde942c2715b