The University of Texas at Austin · 14 hours ago
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to lead the design, development, implementation, and enhancement of complex cybersecurity programs. This role involves providing leadership for strategic initiatives and program development within assigned cybersecurity domains while ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and collaborating with IT and business leaders.
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Responsibilities
Leads the design, development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise-level complex cybersecurity programs for assigned domains (e.g., incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, risk management)
Creates policies, procedures, playbooks/runbooks, and automation to support program execution
Oversees program governance, maturity roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives
Partners with the campus Information Security Office on security architecture, tooling, and enterprise-wide initiatives
Leads real-time response and resolution for critical security events across assigned domains
Leads response to complex security incidents (detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery) using advanced threat hunting techniques and collaborating with the campus Information Security Office, who owns and manages the SIEM/SOAR/other security tools
Establishes and enforces security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory mandates
Monitors adherence to HIPAA, FERPA, PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks
Manages risk registers, evaluates control effectiveness, and leads remediation planning for high-risk findings
Oversees internal and external audits; prepares compliance reports, attestations, and evidence
Conducts third‑party and vendor security assessments to ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements
Collects and applies threat intelligence to enhance detection, prevention, and response capabilities
Identifies control gaps and recommends improvements to security architecture and processes
Automates workflows for threat enrichment, triage, and reporting to improve efficiency
Integrates threat intelligence into SIEM/SOAR platforms and detection use cases
Conducts proactive analysis and advanced techniques to identify and mitigate emerging risks across domains
Establishes cybersecurity KPIs and dashboards (e.g., MTTR, vulnerability SLAs)
Aggregates data for executive and board-level reporting
Provides actionable recommendations based on trend analysis and performance metrics
Communicates findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Guides analysts on advanced techniques, tools, and best practices
Reviews casework and provides constructive feedback to improve quality
Develops training materials and assists on tabletop exercises; promotes knowledge sharing within the team
Supports enterprise-wide security awareness initiatives and outreach
Contributes content for campaigns, briefings, and learning sessions
Helps cultivate a risk-aware environment through education and engagement
Leads discrete security projects, risk assessments, and implementation of new solutions
Collaborates with IT and cross-functional teams to integrate security into SDLC and strategic initiatives
Manages projects and ensures alignment with organizational objectives
Helps with updates to disaster recovery and incident response plans
Represents the organization during cybersecurity audits and external assessments
Participates in professional development, advanced training, and conferences
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
5 years of proven experience developing security incident response programs, and associated tooling
Demonstrated expertise in security incident detection, investigation, and response
Demonstrated knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, SIEM tools, and ITIL processes
Experience with compliance frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and HITRUST
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field
8 years of experience with network scanning, cloud security, Risk Management Frameworks (RMF), threat intelligence programs, vulnerability management programs, and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms
4 years of experience in a healthcare environment with demonstrated knowledge of healthcare mission, HIPAA regulations, and medical device security considerations
Experience with ServiceNow Security Operations and Security Incident Response modules or similar ITSM platforms
Professional certifications such as 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
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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Funding
Current Stage
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Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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