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Job Description Summary
The Information Security Analyst II reports to an Information Security Manager or Information Security Team Leader. Under indirect supervision, the Information Security Analyst II provides a variety of operational, compliance, and consultative functions to enable safe and secure information services to support the academic, research, and healthcare missions of MUSC. This position helps design, implement, manage, and monitor technical, administrative, and physical controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information assets. Assigned duties will include network security monitoring and incident response, vulnerability management, security technology management and may include risk analysis, policies and standards, security awareness and may require rotating 24x7 on-call support.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002313 SYS - IS Identity Endpoint Delivery & Security
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Information Security Analyst II reports to an Information Security Manager or Information Security Team Leader. Under indirect supervision, the Information Security Analyst II provides a variety of operational, compliance, and consultative functions to enable safe and secure information services to support the academic, research, and healthcare missions of MUSC. This position helps design, implement, manage, and monitor technical, administrative, and physical controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information assets. Assigned duties will include network security monitoring and incident response, vulnerability management, security technology management and may include risk analysis, policies and standards, security awareness and may require rotating 24x7 on-call support.
Required Education/Skills/Work Experience:
A Bachelor's degree in information security, information assurance, computer science, or a related field with at least 2 years of IT security experience or 4-7 years of hands-on experience in information security or related IT experience required. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills along with a solid understanding of information risks concepts and principles. Experience with security and compliance frameworks including one or more of the ISO 27000 series, HIPAA/HITECH, PCI and NIST/FISMA frameworks required. Strong familiarity with compliance requirements affecting academic medical centers is desired. Advanced level certifications such as those obtained from ISC(2), ISACA, GIAC are highly desirable.
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture
- Standing: Continuous
- Sitting: Continuous
- Walking: Continuous
- Climbing stairs: Infrequent
- Working indoors: Continuous
- Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
- Working from elevated areas: Frequent
- Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
- Kneeling: Infrequent
- Bending at the waist: Continuous
- Twisting at the waist: Frequent
- Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Pinching operations: Frequent
- Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Reaching overhead: Frequent
- Reaching in all directions: Continuous
- Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
- Full use of both legs: Continuous
- Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
- Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
- Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
- Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
- Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
- Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory
- Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
- Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
- Color discrimination: Continuous
- Depth perception: Continuous
- Peripheral vision: Continuous
- Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
- Tactile sensory function: Continuous
- Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
- Effective stress management: Continuous
- Rotating shifts: Frequent
- Overtime as required: Frequent
- Latex-safe environment: Continuous
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Job Description Summary
The Information Security Analyst II reports to an Information Security Manager or Information Security Team Leader. Under indirect supervision, the Information Security Analyst II provides a variety of operational, compliance, and consultative functions to enable safe and secure information services to support the academic, research, and healthcare missions of MUSC. This position helps design, implement, manage, and monitor technical, administrative, and physical controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information assets. Assigned duties will include network security monitoring and incident response, vulnerability management, security technology management and may include risk analysis, policies and standards, security awareness and may require rotating 24x7 on-call support.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002313 SYS - IS Identity Endpoint Delivery & Security
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Information Security Analyst II reports to an Information Security Manager or Information Security Team Leader. Under indirect supervision, the Information Security Analyst II provides a variety of operational, compliance, and consultative functions to enable safe and secure information services to support the academic, research, and healthcare missions of MUSC. This position helps design, implement, manage, and monitor technical, administrative, and physical controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information assets. Assigned duties will include network security monitoring and incident response, vulnerability management, security technology management and may include risk analysis, policies and standards, security awareness and may require rotating 24x7 on-call support.
Required Education/Skills/Work Experience:
A Bachelor's degree in information security, information assurance, computer science, or a related field with at least 2 years of IT security experience or 4-7 years of hands-on experience in information security or related IT experience required. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills along with a solid understanding of information risks concepts and principles. Experience with security and compliance frameworks including one or more of the ISO 27000 series, HIPAA/HITECH, PCI and NIST/FISMA frameworks required. Strong familiarity with compliance requirements affecting academic medical centers is desired. Advanced level certifications such as those obtained from ISC(2), ISACA, GIAC are highly desirable.
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture
- Standing: Continuous
- Sitting: Continuous
- Walking: Continuous
- Climbing stairs: Infrequent
- Working indoors: Continuous
- Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
- Working from elevated areas: Frequent
- Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
- Kneeling: Infrequent
- Bending at the waist: Continuous
- Twisting at the waist: Frequent
- Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Pinching operations: Frequent
- Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Reaching overhead: Frequent
- Reaching in all directions: Continuous
- Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
- Full use of both legs: Continuous
- Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
- Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
- Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
- Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
- Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
- Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory
- Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
- Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
- Color discrimination: Continuous
- Depth perception: Continuous
- Peripheral vision: Continuous
- Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
- Tactile sensory function: Continuous
- Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
- Effective stress management: Continuous
- Rotating shifts: Frequent
- Overtime as required: Frequent
- Latex-safe environment: Continuous
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LG Energy Solution Michigan4
- NTT DATA2
- Collabera1
- Deutsche Bank1
- Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco1
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Technology & Software3
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Energy1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information security specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related technical field
- Active certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or CEH
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, or other security compliance frameworks
- Ability to obtain or maintain a federal security clearance for government-adjacent roles
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and writing clear remediation reports
Tips for Your Information Security Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each certification
Hiring managers scan for specific certifications like CISSP, Security+, or CEH before reading anything else. Mirror the exact certification abbreviation from the job posting in your resume header and skills section so automated screening tools don't filter you out.
Quantify incidents you contained or resolved
Vague phrases like 'improved security posture' lose reviewers fast. Replace them with specific outcomes: number of vulnerabilities remediated, reduction in mean time to detect, or scope of a system you hardened. Reviewers in this field expect measurable evidence.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists information security specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by clearance requirement first
Many federal and defense roles require an active Secret or Top Secret clearance, which can take months to obtain. Identify clearance requirements before applying so you target openings your current status actually supports and avoid wasted time on both sides.
Prepare a technical scenario for every interview stage
Interviewers at security-focused employers typically move past behavioral questions quickly. Prepare at least one concrete example of a real incident response, a penetration test finding you escalated, or a compliance gap you closed before you walk into any phone screen.
Negotiate your offer around training budget
Certification renewal and new credential costs add up quickly in this field. When negotiating, ask specifically about annual training or certification reimbursement alongside base compensation, since many security teams budget for it but don't volunteer the detail unprompted.
Information Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most information security specialists?
The companies hiring the most information security specialists right now include LG Energy Solution Michigan, NTT DATA, and Collabera, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, North Carolina, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in employers that hold federal contracts or operate regulated data environments.
How many information security specialist jobs are remote?
About 20% of information security specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common wherever classified systems or sensitive physical infrastructure are involved. Sub-areas like cloud security analysis, compliance auditing, and threat intelligence research tend to offer the highest share of remote-eligible positions.
How do you become an information security specialist?
Start by earning a degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or computer science, then build foundational skills through labs, capture-the-flag competitions, or a home network you actively harden. Earn an entry-level certification like CompTIA Security+ to validate your knowledge, then pursue roles such as security analyst or SOC analyst to build hands-on incident response experience before advancing to specialist titles.
Can you get hired as an information security specialist with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited formal experience if you can demonstrate practical skills through personal projects, certifications, or contributions to open-source security tools. Building a portfolio that documents a vulnerability you discovered, a CTF challenge you solved, or a home lab you configured for threat detection gives hiring managers concrete evidence beyond a resume, which matters in this field.
What does the information security specialist interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your background and certifications, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past incidents, explain your methodology for a vulnerability assessment, or respond to a scenario involving a simulated breach. Final rounds often include a panel with security leads and may require a written or practical exercise, such as reviewing a log file or drafting a brief risk assessment.
Where can I find and apply to information security specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to information security specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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