Information Security Risk Analyst Lead

Information Security Risk Analyst Lead

Enterprise Security Services

University of California, Santa Barbara

Summary of Job Details:

Make an impact at a world–class university! Information Security Risk Analyst Lead in Information Technology Services' Information Assurance and Cybersecurity unit. Primary responsibility involves overseeing core information security functions in the governance, risk, and compliance areas for the university. Responsible for establishing and maintaining an enterprise–wide information security/digital risk management program to support the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the university's information assets. Responsible for developing and leading a program to identify, evaluate, and report on digital risk to meet compliance and regulatory requirements and align with IS–3 policy, supporting the university's risk posture. Establishes formal guidelines for secure technologies and architectures as well as programs such as GRC tooling, vendor risk assessments, PCI compliance, research security assessments and Unit risk assessments. Collaborates with the CISO to develop and maintain a risk register for location. Along with other ITS leadership and the CISO, develops, manages and reports on digital risk metrics within the university and to UCOP and Regents. Supports internal, UC and third–party audit activities. Collaborates with business units to implement information security practices that meet defined policies and standards.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $114,780 to $146,700/yr.

Full Salary Range: $101,100 to $192,300/yr.

Days/Hours: Monday–Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Application review begins: 4/30/24

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