Computer Security Analyst Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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: Fri 7/17/2026
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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
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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