Unit Information Security Specialist
Company: The Regents of the University of California on beh
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Department SummaryThe UCLA Information Security Office enables
UCLA's goals by providing leadership assuring the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of its information resources. The
Information Security Office enables efficient incident response
planning and notification procedures. In addition, the office aims
to implement risk assessment strategies to identify vulnerabilities
and threats to departmental information resources and enterprise
systems. This includes executing a comprehensive UCLA IT security
plan, which involves proposing, delivering, and enforcing
administrative, technical, and physical security measures to tackle
identified risks based on their sensitivity or criticality.Position
SummaryThe UCLA Office of Information Security has established a
program to collaborate with the campus community and organizations
to implement information security best-practices, technologies, and
initiatives that modernize and elevate our information security
programs that protect our institution.The Unit Information Security
Specialist (UISS) will collaborate with assigned organizations and
the Unit Information Security Manager to contribute to the analysis
of organizational information security needs, supporting processes
and practices that conform with campus security standards, and to
provide support with the implementation of technologies and
services that protect institutional data. Additionally, the Unit
Information Security Specialist will engage with departmental
technical and security staff members to ensure effective
collaboration regarding policies, initiatives and procedures that
are implemented within assigned organizations. The Unit Information
Security Specialist will collaborate with departmental and IT
Services team members to coordinate the delivery of services and
capabilities that align with security programs and policies. This
team member will advance the University's mission by delivering
exceptional security service comprehensively and consistently
across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's
vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.Salary &
Compensation*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers
consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills,
knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and
other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the
range are not common. Visit to discover benefits that start on day
one, and to calculate the total compensation value with
benefits.Qualifications
- Three years experience working in one or more of the following
fields: cybersecurity, information technology, computer science,
computer information systems, etc. (Required)
- Experience working in a project-based environment using leading
project management practices including schedule management, status
reporting, and communication of project risks and issues.
(Required)
- Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive
environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
(Required)
- Five years experience working in one or more of the following
fields: cybersecurity, information technology, computer science,
computer information systems, etc. (Preferred)
- Understanding and working knowledge of Information Security
fundamentals and proven experience using IT systems and tools.
(Required)
- Understanding of the relationship between threat,
vulnerability, and information value in the context of Information
Security risk management. (Required)
- Ability to coordinate closely with other Information Security
teams to effectively address security breaches or incidents.
(Required)
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, enabling productive
collaboration with both technical and non-technical personnel at
various levels across the University. (Required)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to
communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community
of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required)
- Able to establish and advance positive working relationships
and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and
customers. (Required)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to balance competing
priorities and support concurrent projects. (Required)
- Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills; scopes solutions
based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Able to
ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make
decisions with integrity. (Required)
- Thinks creatively and proposes innovative ideas, including the
incorporation of new technologies or processes. Is able to work
with agility in a fast-paced environment. (Required)
- Demonstrated understanding of privacy and security regulations
and best practices, including federal and state laws, policies, and
standards relevant to higher education. Knowledge of data
classification and ability to educate on data classification
requirements. (Preferred)
- Understanding of user lifecycle access activities, as well as
identity and access management controls. (Preferred)Education,
Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
- Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following fields:
cybersecurity, information technology, computer science,
engineering or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
- One or more of the following: CISSP, CISA, Security+, CEH,
CISM, or equivalent certification (Preferred)Special Conditions for
Employment
- This is a two year contract appointment. This position is
eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes regular visits
to campus as needed (for those who work remotely, travel/lodging
expenses are not eligible for reimbursement).The anticipated pay
range for this position is $110,000-$120,000, annually; salary is
dependent upon the skills and experience of the selected
finalist.NOTE: This position REQUIRES that a RESUME and COVER
LETTER be submitted in addition to the application. Please have
these two files ready to upload when applying.
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the
completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must
be completed prior to the start of employment.Schedule8:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon
operational needs.Union/Policy Covered99-Policy CoveredComplete
Position Description
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