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Competitive salary available based on qualifications, experience and education of the selected candidate.

Job Summary:

Information and Technology Services (ITS) is looking for a Data Security Analyst Senior to join the Information Assurance department within ITS. As part of a growing, high performance team with expanding responsibilities, you will work in a very collaborative environment to improve the security posture of the University's most sensitive and essential assets and provide security services for university systems. This role will report to the Design and Engineering Manager. 

Normal amount of sitting, average mobility to move around an office environment; able to conduct normal amounts of work at a computer; travel to various locations on and off campus.  Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance is required.  May require on-call availability and may require working during non-business hours and on weekends.

For more information about ITS, please visit our website: http://its.umich.edu/ 

Underfill Statement:

UM- ITS welcomes a healthy applicant pool so we encourage all interested applicants to apply. This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The target salary range for the Senior level is $103,000-$108,000 and for the Intermediate level is $88,000-$93,000.

Who we are:

Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and promoting university wide innovations. ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit: https://its.umich.edu/about

Responsibilities:

Automate and maintain daily operations and proposed improvements of security tools including commercial off the shelf and custom developed tools to support Information Assurance security capabilitiesSupport vulnerability scanning and managementPerform sensitive data discoveryAnalyze application security capabilities to understand customer requirementsSupport commercially available applications, including Tenable.io, and some custom developed applications by patching, upgrading, and monitoring for and resolving availability issues

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.Minimum of 2 years information technology experienceMinimum of 2 years of experience applying security related technologies, practices, or servicesExperience with Python, C#, or other programming languagesExperience automating routine tasks using Python or PowershellExperience with fundamental Operating Systems or TCP/IP Networking conceptsFamiliarity with fundamental information security concepts including: Authentication, Authorization and Encryption

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with vulnerability managementFamiliarity with penetration testingFamiliarity with threat hunting

Modes of Work:

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

        Generous time off        A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting        Many choices for comprehensive health insurance        Life insurance        Long-term disability coverage        Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses        Dental and Vision Insurance        Parental and Maternity Leave

Application Deadline:

Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.