IT Security Analyst

Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay and benefits, are currently subject to negotiation with the appropriate union.

About the role

The Cybersecurity Awareness Analyst leads the design and execution of the organization’s security awareness and training programs in support of its healthcare and research mission. This role develops and delivers programs that ensure faculty, staff, students, and affiliated personnel “know, understand, and follow [security] requirements” in order to reduce institutional risk. The Analyst works closely with the Cybersecurity Risk Management Manager and CISO to support broader security initiatives, policy development, and compliance (e.g. HIPAA, FERPA, institutional data protection). The position balances communications, training, and technical expertise to foster a culture of security across research, academic, healthcare, and IT communities.

This experienced IT security professional applies specialized expertise in security awareness, governance, and training. The Analyst designs and recommends methods and strategies to achieve security awareness goals, leveraging advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, regulatory requirements, and learning best practices. The individual works independently to develop creative, long-term awareness solutions and provides technical and strategic support on security policy implementation throughout the institution.

Department Overview

UCSF Cybersecurity protects and responds to both internal and external threats. It monitors for vulnerabilities, risks, and exposures and mitigates issues prior to exploitation. If an incident does occur, IT Security investigates, determines impact, and recommends controls for reduced recurrence likelihood.

• Vulnerability Management
• Network Security
• Application Security
• E-Discovery service
• Incident response and forensic analysis
• Threat hunting and event analysis
• Establishing policies and standards for information security
• Providing guidance and conducting risk assessments of systems and solutions
• Governance, risk, and compliance
• Architecting secure business solutions
• Architecting threat detection, security monitoring and forensic solutions
• Outreach and security awareness training and education
• Endpoint security, such as encryption, anti-malware, endpoint detection and response

Responsibilities

• Translate complex security concepts into clear, concise messages for diverse audiences (students, faculty, clinicians, IT staff).
• Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs tailored to healthcare and research environments.
• Support broader security initiatives, policy development, and compliance (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA).
• Design and recommend methods and strategies to achieve security awareness goals.
• Manage projects from conception through implementation, including scheduling, resource coordination, and reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, legal/compliance, clinical, and academic stakeholders.
• Assess program outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and adapt strategies accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Education, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience.
• Broad knowledge of information security principles, risk management, and threat landscape.
• Familiarity with NIST or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of healthcare and research privacy requirements (HIPAA, FERPA) and how to incorporate them into training.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+).
• Certification or coursework in security awareness, instructional design, or project management is desirable.
• Proficiency with training design and delivery (e.g., adult learning, e-learning platforms, phishing simulation tools).
• Ability to evaluate training effectiveness and metrics (completion rates, assessment results).
• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of information risk concepts.

About Us

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. UCSF brings together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health and is home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and stem cells.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.