A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should specifically address your interest in the position and outline specific qualifications that directly relate to this position. 

The University of Michigan Institute for Social Research (ISR) is looking for a Sr. Data Security Analyst to join our Computing and Multimedia Technologies (CMT) team. Reporting to the Director of CMT, you will collaborate with team members to protect information systems, networks, and data at our Survey Research Center (SRC), which engages in social science research. 

You will have access to federal project data and systems, some of which are subject to security clearance and training requirements. You will be expected to obtain security clearance up to federal level 5, which requires U.S. citizenship, within 6 months of starting and pass associated background checks.

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• Research and document security standards (NIST, CJIS) for compliance and certification.
• Implement security plans and procedures with technical staff.
• Provide guidance and training on security standards.
• Collaborate with U-M Information Assurance and other team members to resolve security issues.
• Define new security processes with research staff.
• Perform vulnerability scans and assist with remediation.
• Monitor and audit for compliance with security standards.
• Review audit results and implement changes.
• Support compliance and improve data security.
• Communicate status updates with technical and project staff, and faculty.
• Handle security incidents, including identification, containment, and remediation.
• Recommend corrective actions to prevent future breaches.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications and experience.
• 5 years of experience securing electronic information technology, network environments, and computer systems in a Microsoft Windows environment. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with documenting procedures to support regulatory compliance requirements. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with security incident handling practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency with information security concepts and practices. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with networking protocols and security related technologies including encryption, VPN, and firewalls.

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. 

Benefits at the University of Michigan 

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: 

• Generous time off  
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements  
• Many choices for health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Life insurance 
• Long-term disability coverage 
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses 

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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