Senior Information Security Analyst, Information Technology [R0152709]

Role of the Position

This position serves as a senior cybersecurity professional within the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Information Security Office, responsible for advancing and maintaining the university's operational cybersecurity capabilities through security engineering and architecture, vulnerability management, incident response, and technical excellence. The incumbent manages and administers critical security operations platforms, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Vulnerability Management (VM) solutions, ensuring the availability, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of tools used to detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats. The position leads the coordination and execution of the university's vulnerability management program, including asset and vulnerability discovery, customer engagement, vulnerability scanning, reporting, remediation tracking, and process development aligned with university policy and industry best practices. The incumbent works closely with campus stakeholders to establish regular assessment schedules and deliver actionable security intelligence that reduces institutional risk. As a key member of the university's security operations team, this role provides advanced technical support during cybersecurity incidents by conducting investigations, supporting incident response activities, developing detection capabilities, and maintaining response playbooks and operational procedures. Through continuous analysis of emerging threats and lessons learned from incidents, the position helps strengthen the university's overall security posture and operational readiness. The incumbent serves as a technical subject-matter expert (SME) in cybersecurity operations, providing guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to Information Security Office staff while supporting campus-wide security initiatives. The position collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including OIT Communications and university departments, to communicate security-related processes, operational changes, and cybersecurity best practices. Additionally, the role evaluates emerging technologies and industry advancements, including artificial intelligence-driven security capabilities, providing technical recommendations for future security investments and program enhancements. This position will also support the other Information Security Office teams by providing additional cybersecurity functions, including auditing, identity and access management, security awareness initiatives, and other operational priorities as needed. Through technical expertise, process improvement, and proactive security operations, the position plays a critical role in protecting university information assets, supporting institutional objectives, and enhancing UNLV's overall cybersecurity maturity.

Customer Service Expectations

This position is responsible for maintaining a customer-focused approach in all duties, ensuring professional, timely, and effective interactions with internal and external stakeholders. To provide excellent service the employee will: listen to customers and understand their needs; help customers solve problems; demonstrate an eagerness to help; exhibit a professional disposition; be approachable, respectful, and team-oriented; take ownership of inquiries and assignments; provide updates for customers; and be familiar with the basic operations of the university in order to understand customer needs better.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity or Information Technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Security operations background preferred, including SIEM, EDR, and VM administration
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+), ISC2 CISSP (credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge Required: Demonstrates advanced knowledge in computer hardware and operating systems; computer security and secure computing practices; detection engineering and threat hunting; information systems audit and control practices; IT Security Policies; and operational security skills.

Knowledge Preferred: Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, etc.); computer forensic skills; knowledge of generative AI and prompt engineering.

Skills Required: Supports the technical needs of security projects within OIT; proficiency with command line interfaces (BASH, etc); strong organizational skills and attention to detail; communication skills that consistently use effective methods to achieve organizational goals with positive outcomes, showing broad growth and willingness to use communication skills across the organization and with broad audiences (both technical and non-technical); strong presentation skills; consistently uses shared expertise and multiple viewpoints to achieve effective results; engages in advanced levels of professional development; continually broadens skill sets and value added; learns new and emerging technologies as well as best practices; is proactive and self-led in professional development choices; engages in effectively broadening professional development scope and contributions within project management, communication, group leadership, presentations, facilitation, and consensus building.

Skills Preferred: Strong Project Management Skills; understanding of programming methodologies.

Abilities Required: Demonstrates ability to take proactive responsibility for assigned tasks, seek clarification, provide updates and insights, complete assignments with minimal direction, solve increasingly complex incidents/issues/problems using acquired knowledge and resources, contribute to recommendations for enhancements to process, service, customer experience, or technologies, proactively seek solutions for recurring issues, take responsibility for identifying causes and solutions, follow industry standards and best practices in problem identification and solutions; effectively convey ideas and information to influence positive outcomes, actively engage and contribute to discussions among peers, vendors, customers, and other business units; maintain strict confidentiality regarding user information and data encountered; apply proactive and collaborative solutions for complex incidents/issues/problems; proactively lead long-term solutions for recurring issues; provide guidance on identifying causes and solutions; model effective and inclusive collaboration skills.

Abilities Preferred: Consistently demonstrates the ability and willingness to guide others in expanding their own skill sets and performance; applies increasing job expertise while sharing knowledge and making contributions to the growth and training of others; demonstrates ability to work effectively with others to find the best combined ideas to further unit goals, engaging in active collaboration with a variety of groups; shares expertise and demonstrates openness to differing ideas, working to find the most effective solutions for the unit.

Profile of the Office of Information Technology

With a focus on excellent customer service, UNLV Information Technology (UNLV IT) provides a full range of IT services, from leadership and enterprise solutions to training and support, for our students, faculty, and staff. As a partner in teaching, learning, research, and administration at a Top-Tier university, we are seeking team members who value innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We believe that every person brings unique experiences and perspectives that strengthen our team and help us serve UNLV's broad community with empathy, which is a key to our success. Applicants seeking a values-driven environment that celebrates individuality and that are committed to service are highly encouraged to apply.

Commitment to Campus Values

A successful candidate will contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Salary range for this role is $113,100-$119,900. Unable to offer more than stated salary range.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax (For Nevada Residents)
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — ww.unlv.edu/jobs/veterans or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu