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Number of Vacancies 1
Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department Information Security
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job
Responsible for the implementation, configuration, operation, and ongoing maintenance of the various security solutions and the identification, investigation and resolution of security events detected by those systems. Ensures the university is in compliance with UT System policies as well as state and federal statutes and regulations.
Description of Duties
- Develops, implements, monitors and supports the access control, data confidentiality, system integrity, system reliability, system audit and recovery methods and procedures.
- Ensures the overall university security program is in compliance with UTS 165 and TAC 202.
- Collaborates with information technology network security to resolve complex specific incidents and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Ensures that all consultation on information security controls related to university information systems are appropriate and operating as intended.
- Coordinates and documents response and recovery of abuse of systems and information resources, violation of policies, privacy issues, and related incidents with proper authorities.
- Oversees risk assessment assistance requests and makes recommendations to management.
- Acts as main point of contact regarding university audits.
- Reviews and analyzes intrusion detection reports provided by UT System for unusual patterns, security breaches, and exploitation of information resources.
- Develops, prepares and recommends improvements for documentation, including security policies and procedures, security notifications and alerts.
- Develops and implements processes to secure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources and technology.
- Observes, monitors, evaluates, and reports security policy compliance.
- Keeps current with IT network security and recommends improvements for disaster recovery, business continuity, intrusion detection, incident remediation, monitoring of network and bandwidth resources, and other pertinent security software and utilities.
- Keeps current with advancements in information security related subjects, participates as an internal consulting resource on viruses, spyware, exploits, computer forensics, recovery and similar subject matter and recommends improvements to the university security program.
- Evaluates and recommends new information security policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, tools, technologies, organizational changes, etc.
- Actively participates in the higher education security community such as Educause, REN-ISAC, Unisog, etc.
- Participates in university committees and meetings with the UT System Security Council.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, or closely related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications
Preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Required Experience
- Four (4) years of relevant IT security, IT operations and/or IT audit experience to include the following: deploying, configuring and monitoring security tools and platforms such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, A/V, Firewalls, vulnerability scanning and packet analysis tools, basic networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP), common ports and knowledge of risk assessment, disaster recovery and business continuity methods and practices, host/network common vulnerabilities and exploits (CVEs) and experience with hacker methodologies, tactics, and the tools used or
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in unrelated field with five (5) years of the required experience.
- Required experience can be substituted for up to two (2) years of education on a 1-for-1 basis.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with major operating systems, including command-line proficiency.
- Knowledge and experience with programming and computer languages such as C#, ASP.NET, SQL, PowerShell, Python, or similar.
- Experience in managing, configuring, deploying, and monitoring security infrastructure.
- Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for security operation centers.
- Knowledge of ITIL processes and standards.
- Experience conducting risk assessments and identifying effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Experience installing, configuring and repairing computer hardware and system software.
Equipment
Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g. word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred). Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to standard office conditions. Indoor activity, exposure to fluorescent lighting, computer emissions, and confined space. Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephone. Frequent standing, sitting, listening, and talking. Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others. Job involves moderate amount of walking daily, occasional bending and stooping and infrequent lifting and climbing. Some travel and weekend work is required, including travel to meetings and training outside the area. May work extended hours. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.
Other
Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve. Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with varying constituencies and teams. Knowledge of security best practice standards such as the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST Cybersecurity Framework and OWASP.
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 04/29/2026
Grant Funded Position No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development.
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department Information Security
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job
Responsible for the implementation, configuration, operation, and ongoing maintenance of the various security solutions and the identification, investigation and resolution of security events detected by those systems. Ensures the university is in compliance with UT System policies as well as state and federal statutes and regulations.
Description of Duties
- Develops, implements, monitors and supports the access control, data confidentiality, system integrity, system reliability, system audit and recovery methods and procedures.
- Ensures the overall university security program is in compliance with UTS 165 and TAC 202.
- Collaborates with information technology network security to resolve complex specific incidents and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Ensures that all consultation on information security controls related to university information systems are appropriate and operating as intended.
- Coordinates and documents response and recovery of abuse of systems and information resources, violation of policies, privacy issues, and related incidents with proper authorities.
- Oversees risk assessment assistance requests and makes recommendations to management.
- Acts as main point of contact regarding university audits.
- Reviews and analyzes intrusion detection reports provided by UT System for unusual patterns, security breaches, and exploitation of information resources.
- Develops, prepares and recommends improvements for documentation, including security policies and procedures, security notifications and alerts.
- Develops and implements processes to secure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources and technology.
- Observes, monitors, evaluates, and reports security policy compliance.
- Keeps current with IT network security and recommends improvements for disaster recovery, business continuity, intrusion detection, incident remediation, monitoring of network and bandwidth resources, and other pertinent security software and utilities.
- Keeps current with advancements in information security related subjects, participates as an internal consulting resource on viruses, spyware, exploits, computer forensics, recovery and similar subject matter and recommends improvements to the university security program.
- Evaluates and recommends new information security policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, tools, technologies, organizational changes, etc.
- Actively participates in the higher education security community such as Educause, REN-ISAC, Unisog, etc.
- Participates in university committees and meetings with the UT System Security Council.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, or closely related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications
Preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Required Experience
- Four (4) years of relevant IT security, IT operations and/or IT audit experience to include the following: deploying, configuring and monitoring security tools and platforms such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, A/V, Firewalls, vulnerability scanning and packet analysis tools, basic networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP), common ports and knowledge of risk assessment, disaster recovery and business continuity methods and practices, host/network common vulnerabilities and exploits (CVEs) and experience with hacker methodologies, tactics, and the tools used or
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in unrelated field with five (5) years of the required experience.
- Required experience can be substituted for up to two (2) years of education on a 1-for-1 basis.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with major operating systems, including command-line proficiency.
- Knowledge and experience with programming and computer languages such as C#, ASP.NET, SQL, PowerShell, Python, or similar.
- Experience in managing, configuring, deploying, and monitoring security infrastructure.
- Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for security operation centers.
- Knowledge of ITIL processes and standards.
- Experience conducting risk assessments and identifying effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Experience installing, configuring and repairing computer hardware and system software.
Equipment
Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g. word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred). Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to standard office conditions. Indoor activity, exposure to fluorescent lighting, computer emissions, and confined space. Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephone. Frequent standing, sitting, listening, and talking. Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others. Job involves moderate amount of walking daily, occasional bending and stooping and infrequent lifting and climbing. Some travel and weekend work is required, including travel to meetings and training outside the area. May work extended hours. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.
Other
Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve. Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with varying constituencies and teams. Knowledge of security best practice standards such as the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST Cybersecurity Framework and OWASP.
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 04/29/2026
Grant Funded Position No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development.
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Who's Hiring
- Constellation Brands2
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley2
- AbbVie1
- AltaMed Health Services1
- Beta Technologies1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Education2
- Food & Beverage2
- Aerospace & Defense1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior information security analyst jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on information security or cybersecurity experience
- Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional security certification
- Proficiency with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Experience with vulnerability management platforms and penetration testing concepts
- Deep knowledge of at least one compliance framework such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Senior Information Security Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to each posting
Senior information security analyst job descriptions vary widely between industries. Pull the exact tools and frameworks each posting names, such as SIEM platforms, zero-trust architecture, or specific compliance standards, and mirror that language in your resume's experience bullets.
Lead with certifications above your degree
Hiring managers for senior security roles often scan for CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications before reading your education section. List active certifications at the top of your resume so they appear before anything else.
Filter openings by compliance environment
Your background in FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2 narrows which roles you will compete best for. Searching by industry vertical, such as healthcare or defense contracting, surfaces openings where your specific compliance experience is a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior information security analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare incident response narratives for interviews
Interviewers at the senior level expect detailed war stories, not textbook definitions. Prepare two or three concise narratives describing incidents you investigated or contained, the tools you used, and the measurable outcome you drove.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before signing, clarify whether the role owns policy writing, vendor assessments, or direct reports. Senior security titles carry very different scopes at different organizations, and misaligned expectations are a common reason analysts leave within a year.
Senior Information Security Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior information security analysts?
The companies hiring the most senior information security analysts right now include Constellation Brands, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Financial services firms, federal contractors, and large healthcare systems consistently maintain the deepest pipelines for this role.
How many senior information security analyst jobs are remote?
About 29% of senior information security analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed security teams. Roles focused on cloud security architecture, threat intelligence analysis, and policy development tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to on-premises infrastructure or classified environments typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a senior information security analyst?
Start by building a foundation in network administration or IT support, then move into a security operations center or junior analyst role to gain hands-on incident response experience. Earn a professional certification such as CISSP or CISM, deepen expertise in one area like cloud security or vulnerability management, and take on projects that demonstrate you can operate independently and influence security strategy.
Can you get hired as a senior information security analyst without much experience?
Candidates with strong adjacent experience in network engineering, systems administration, or IT audit can bridge into senior analyst roles by demonstrating deep technical fluency and at least one professional certification. Building a portfolio of documented projects, contributing to open-source security tooling, or earning a GIAC specialty certification in a high-demand area like cloud or industrial control systems can offset a shorter formal security title history.
What does the senior information security analyst interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your background and certifications, followed by a technical interview covering threat modeling, incident response scenarios, and tool-specific questions. A final round typically involves a panel with security leadership or a take-home case study where you assess a mock environment or security architecture, then present your findings and recommended controls.
Where can I find and apply to senior information security analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to senior information security analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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