Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Texas at Austin is an internationally recognized university committed to academic excellence, research, and operational excellence. The Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability Analyst will evaluate daily threats against campus vulnerabilities, develop response protocols and reports, and support the university’s vulnerability management and risk management programs.
Responsibilities
- Discover and investigate security vulnerabilities including zero days
- Analyze technical data of vulnerabilities to allow an appropriate assessment of priority and potential impact to campus
- Ensure accurate and timely publication of vulnerability measures and reports
- Provide regular quality improvement of the vulnerability management program, in particular automated processes, communication, and vulnerability alert scheduling
- Communicate and share technical knowledge with risk management team along with suggestions for prioritized approaches needed to address gaps in vulnerability management
- Assist the Information Security Office’s Risk Management team in performing: Vulnerability assessments, Risk Assessments, Zero Day exposure analysis and compensating controls
- Create reports and documentation for vulnerability management
- Stay informed of latest threats, security vulnerabilities, and recommend solutions for technology in use by the university
- Other related functions as assigned
Skills
- U.S. Citizen, resident, or officially recognized asylee - Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position
- At least 1 year of relevant experience supporting vulnerability management tools and technologies
- Strong interest in the cybersecurity field
- Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills as well as a keen eye for detail to identify and resolve issues effectively
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and ability to manage parallel activities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
- Strong synchronous and asynchronous communication skills
- Self-motivated to learn and share knowledge
- Basic Python / Scripting skills
- Strong familiarity with vulnerability measurement and rating systems (e.g., CVE, CVSS, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
- Basic knowledge of SIEM tools such as Splunk
- Basic knowledge of Linux Administration
- Basic knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools such as Nmap and Tenable Nessus
Benefits
- Remote work allowed; remote work for individuals who reside outside Texas but within the United States and its territories will be considered and requires Central Office approval.
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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