The University of Texas at Austin · 22 hours ago
Cybersecurity Analyst II
AUSTIN, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst II to develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise cybersecurity programs. This role involves managing cybersecurity domains, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks, and collaborating with IT and business teams to integrate security requirements into operational processes.
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Responsibilities
Designs and documents program components including policies, standard operating procedures, playbooks, and runbooks for one or more assigned cybersecurity domains such as risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and regulatory frameworks
Implements automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen domain controls, and support continuous improvement
Maintains dashboards and performance metrics for assigned programs (e.g., SLA compliance, control health) and incorporates lessons learned into program updates
Collaborates with IT and business stakeholders to integrate security requirements into operational processes and the software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with enterprise security objectives
Coordinates with the department's IT teams, campus IT, and campus Information Security Office (ISO) on the review, implementation, and monitoring of security controls on tools owned and managed by campus IT and ISO (firewalls, DLP, MFA) to safeguard digital infrastructure
Manages investigations end‑to‑end and coordinates resolution for security events within scope
Maintains and refines playbooks/runbooks; suggests workflow improvements based on lessons learned
Implements automations for repetitive tasks (e.g., enrichment, triage, alerts, notifications)
Applies policies, standards, and procedures; performs control testing and gathers audit evidence
Monitors adherence to HIPAA, FERPA, PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks
Updates risk registers, proposes mitigations, and tracks remediation to closure
Conducts third‑party and vendor security assessments against organizational standards and documents follow‑ups
Helps facilitate awareness initiatives and tabletop exercises; offers coaching during activities
Maintains dashboards and KPIs (e.g., MTTR, vulnerability SLA compliance, control health)
Prepares reports with actionable recommendations for stakeholders and leadership
Partners with IT and project teams to embed security requirements in designs and changes; reviews changes for security impact
Maintains documentation specific to cybersecurity work (architecture diagrams, SOPs, inventories)
Represents the organization during audits and external assessments as assigned
Participates in professional development and advanced training
Supports disaster recovery and business continuity plan updates
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
3 years of proven experience in developing security risk management programs, and associated tooling
Proven experience with Risk Management Frameworks (NIST RMF, ISO)
Strong knowledge of security protocols, network monitoring, and vulnerability assessment tools
Demonstrated experience in security incident detection, investigation, and response
Demonstrated knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, SIEM tools, and ITIL processes
Experience with compliance frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, HITRUST)
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum 4 years of healthcare experience
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare mission, HIPAA regulations, and medical device security considerations
Minimum 8 years of experience with network scanning, cloud security, Risk Management Frameworks (RMF), threat intelligence programs, vulnerability management programs, security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Incident Handler (ECIH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CompTIA Security+ Certification
Experience with ServiceNow Security Operations and Security Incident Response modules or similar ITSM platforms
Benefits
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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