University of Pennsylvania · 1 day ago
Information Technology Security Analyst Senior, Penn Dental Medicine
Penn Dental at Schattner Center
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $114K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania, a prestigious Ivy League institution, is seeking an Information Technology Security Analyst Senior for its Penn Dental Medicine department. The role involves planning, designing, enforcing, and auditing security policies to safeguard university systems, managing security improvement projects, and investigating security incidents.
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Responsibilities
Administration of security toolsets for both on-premise and public-cloud resources; active monitoring of vulnerability scans; assist in working with peers and/or security vendors in defining the scope of internal/external vulnerability scans and penetration tests. Performs periodic reviews of security policies and procedures; conducts comprehensive risk assessments of various security controls
Serve as a resource person in assessing systems, processes, and projects against compliance requirements, control objectives, and security best practices; interacts with internal and external technical staff and consults with project teams at various stages of project life cycles. Assists in the evaluation of hardware and software products to ensure compliance to information security policies can be adhered to
Monitor and analyze systems and network operations for signs of suspicious or detrimental activity. Investigate information security incidents to determine the cause and extent of the incident, remediate security risks, and to make recommendations to mitigate the likelihood of similar future incidents
Implement strategic security initiatives and maintain effective Information Security Program for PDM in alignment with University. Identify and provide oversight and direction for critical processes in support of Information Security services
Regularly review audit reports and oversight of processes, procedures, and tools used to ensure security controls. Create specific protocols to proactively assess potential areas of risk/vulnerability in PDM technology assets
Maintain knowledge of evolving IT security issues, as well as legal, ethical, and social issues related to the operation and use of networked information systems within an education/research/healthcare environment. Participate in security-based trainings and activities/campaigns (including Cybersecurity Awareness month), aimed at educating PDM students, faculty, and staff about cybersecurity threats as well as appropriate safeguards and measures to guard against becoming a victim
Maintain records and prepare reports for PDM IT management providing insight into and measuring the effectiveness of PDM’s information security posture. Assist in preparing and documenting information security plans, policies, and procedures. Coordinate security related audit responses to University or third-parties
Other duties as assigned. Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science and a minimum of 2 to 3 years of IT security experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition
Retirement
Time Away from Work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development
University Resources
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance
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