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Competitive salary available based on qualifications, experience and education of the selected candidate.
Job Summary:Information and Technology Services (ITS) is looking for a Data Security Analyst Intermediate to join the Information Assurance department within ITS. As part of a growing, high performance team with expanding responsibilities, you will work in a very collaborative environment to improve the security posture of the University's most sensitive and essential assets and provide security services for university systems. This role will report to the Information Security Supervisor.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
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Who we are:Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and promoting university wide innovations. ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit: https://its.umich.edu/about
Responsibilities:Perform activities to automate and maintain daily operations and proposed improvements of security tools including commercial off the shelf and custom developed tools to support Information Assurance security capabilitiesSupport vulnerability scanning and managementPerform sensitive data discoveryAnalyze application security capabilities to understand customer requirementsSupport commercially available applications, including Tenable Vulnerability Management, and custom developed applications by patching, upgrading, and monitoring for and resolving availability issuesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.Minimum of 2 years information technology experienceMinimum of 2 years of experience applying security related technologies, practices, or servicesExperience with Python, C#, or other programming languagesExperience automating routine tasks using Python or PowershellExperience with fundamental Operating Systems or TCP/IP Networking conceptsFamiliarity with fundamental information security concepts including: Authentication, Authorization and EncryptionDesired Qualifications:Familiarity with vulnerability managementFamiliarity with penetration testingFamiliarity with threat huntingBenefits at the University of Michigan:In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time offA retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vestingMany choices for comprehensive health insuranceLife insuranceLong-term disability coverageFlexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expensesDental and Vision InsuranceParental and Maternity LeaveApplication Deadline:
Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
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