Job Description

Job Summary:
Information and Technology Services (ITS) is looking for a Data Security Analyst Intermediate 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 Information Security Supervisor.

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.

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

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:
Perform activities to 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 capabilities
Support vulnerability scanning and management
Perform sensitive data discovery
Analyze application security capabilities to understand customer requirements
Support commercially available applications, including Tenable Vulnerability Management, and 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 experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience applying security related technologies, practices, or services
Experience with Python, C#, or other programming languages
Experience automating routine tasks using Python or Powershell
Experience with fundamental Operating Systems or TCP/IP Networking concepts
Familiarity with fundamental information security concepts including: Authentication, Authorization and Encryption
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with vulnerability management
Familiarity with penetration testing
Familiarity with threat hunting
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