WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY The purpose of this job is to identify, promote, and implement information security best practices in a decentralized academic environment. Provide expertise, consulting, and problem resolution in areas of network, server, database, application, and end point security assurance. MUST RESIDE IN TEXAS Identify, promote, and implement information security best practices in a decentralized academic environment. Provide expertise, consulting, and problem resolution in areas of network, server, database, application, and end point security assurance. Conducts risk analysis and risk assessments on existing and proposed systems, document findings, and recommend risk mitigation strategies. Assists departmental technical support staff in identifying and implementing appropriate security safeguards and coordinates efforts to assure compliance with security patch application and virus protection policies. Directs root cause analysis efforts to determine improvement opportunities when failures occur. Assists Coordinates campus-wide information security collaboration and communication initiatives. Drafts policies and procedures and makes recommendations to ensure the security of information assets against unauthorized or accidental modification, destruction, or disclosure. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: * PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage * 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay * Paid Time Off, available day one * Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) * Paid Parental Leave Benefit * Wellness programs * Tuition Reimbursement * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer * Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required * Education Bachelor's Degree in a computer science and technology or related field. * Experience 2 years of experience in an information security position role. Prior experience with software or appliances used for vulnerability scanning, remote system administration, network monitoring and protection, and security notification preferred. Experience as a security or technology administrator in Higher Education or similarly decentralized environment. Experience as a network, server, database, or application administrator. Associates degree and/or additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of stated educational requirement on a year for year basis. Experience using the following or similar information security technologies: Vulnerability scanners (Nmap, Nessus, Critical Watch), CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) databases, Network monitoring and protection systems (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems), Ticket tracking systems (Heat, Remedy) * Licenses and Certifications (CISSP) CERT INFO SYSTEMS SECURTY PROF Upon Hire or (CISA) CERT INFO SYSTEMS AUDITOR or CISM Upon Hire or (GIAC) GLOBAL INFORMTN ASSURANCE CERT Upon Hire JOB DUTIES * Assists with risk analysis and risk assessments on existing and proposed systems, document findings, and recommend risk mitigation strategies. * Performs and documents the results of vulnerability and penetration testing. * Assists departmental technical support staff in identifying and implementing appropriate security safeguards. * Coordinates efforts to assure compliance with security patch application and virus protection policies. * Assists with responses to security incidents to prevent additional loss and to obtain and preserve forensic evidence. * Participates in root cause analysis efforts to determine improvement opportunities when failures occur. * Maintains a database of registered servers and ensures accurate information pertaining to data classification and protection strategies. * Disseminates security notices and alerts to campus technical support personnel. * Remains knowledgeable of changes in security technology, industry practices, and state and federal regulatory requirements. * Conducts security training and develops awareness programs and materials for both technical and non-technical computer users. * Assists with the creation of policies and procedures to ensure the security of information assets against unauthorized or accidental modification, destruction, or disclosure. * Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: * PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage * 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay * Paid Time Off, available day one * Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) * Paid Parental Leave Benefit * Wellness programs * Tuition Reimbursement * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer * Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!