Information Security Analyst 1, Digital Technology Solutions

Position Overview

The Information Security Analyst 1 – Digital Technology Solutions supports the University of Cincinnati's mission by assisting in performing procedures and providing technical solutions that ensure appropriate access while protecting systems from unauthorized users. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a prestigious academic environment known for innovation, community impact, and excellence in research and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in peer knowledge sharing groups.
• Communicate security concepts effectively with guidance.
• Assist with the development of technical documentation including designs, specifications, processes, and workflows.
• Document individual progress on assigned deliverables.
• Participate in gathering metrics for the area of responsibility.
• Carry out procedures to support departmental and university operations in the information security area.
• Maintain familiarity with current information security trends and best practices.
• Participate in internal information security projects and initiatives.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining functional documentation for assigned tasks.
• Support the research, design, implementation, and maintenance of systems for security tools and services.
• Help develop, maintain, and utilize standard operating procedures.
• Participate in risk and vulnerability assessments to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Aid in troubleshooting processes during and outside of normal business hours.
• Assist in mentoring non-security teams regarding risk management, controls, incident analysis and response, and other operational tasks.
• Support information security training and awareness programs.
• Perform related duties as required by departmental needs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Two (2) years of relevant work experience and/or specialized training may be used in lieu of the education requirement.
• Experience Required: Possess working knowledge of commonly-used information security concepts, practices, and procedures, and support established processes, methods, and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in information security operations including endpoint security, full-disk encryption, multi-factor authentication, security incident and event management (SIEM), SSL and client certificate management, vulnerability management, privileged access management, and password management. Familiarity with system/application administration for security technologies and effective departmental customer service is desired. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GISP, GSEC, or SEC+ are ideal.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive salary between $53,000 - $63,000 annually based on experience.
• Comprehensive Tuition Remission covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs for eligible dependents.
• Robust Retirement Plans, with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary, and options between state pension plans or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP).
• Generous work-life balance including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end-of-year paid time off, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, professional development, and mentorship opportunities.