Information Security Analyst

Harvard University

. Operate recurring vulnerability and compliance reporting, quality-check results, and distribute reports to HMS groups on schedule .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vulnerability management, cloud security posture management, and data loss prevention, with a strong ability to communicate findings and collaborate across departments. Holds relevant certifications and a solid foundation in cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vulnerability Management FundamentalsCloud Security Posture ManagementData Loss Prevention TriageEnterprise Vulnerability ScanningSecurity Risk Assessments

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability ManagementCloud SecurityData Loss PreventionEndpoint ProtectionAsset Inventory ToolsIT Service ManagementGRC TicketingScriptingRisk PrioritizationRemediation Timelines

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailTrusted Advisor

Tools & Technologies

Endpoint ManagementSecurity AgentsDashboardsReports

Certifications & Qualifications

SecAI+Security+PenTest+CCSKCloud+

Industry Keywords

CVECVSSHIPAANIST SP 800-53NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkHigher EducationAcademic Medical CenterDecentralized IT

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate recurring vulnerability and compliance reporting, quality-check results, and distribute reports to HMS groups on schedule
Advise system administrators on findings and remediation, and track issues through verified closure
Run day-to-day execution of the endpoint security compliance effort, ensuring required security agents are deployed and healthy
Monitor cloud security posture, triage misconfigurations, and work with cloud owners to remediate findings
Support vendor risk management, including security reviews and follow-up on identified issues
Triage data loss prevention alerts and coordinate remediation of sensitive data on shared storage
Support security assessments, penetration testing, and the security awareness program
Build dashboards and reports, and use basic scripting to automate recurring tasks
Work collaboratively with all departments within HMS IT and Harvard University IT
Provide critical operational support for Harvard Medical School infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years’ experience post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree in information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field
Working knowledge of vulnerability management fundamentals, including CVE and CVSS, risk prioritization, and remediation timelines
Demonstrated ability to obtain results from technical staff who do not report to you
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Hands-on experience with enterprise vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, or asset inventory tools
Experience with cloud security posture management and common cloud misconfigurations
Experience with vendor or third-party security risk assessments
Experience with data loss prevention alert triage and sensitive data remediation
Experience with endpoint management and agent deployment at scale
Experience with IT service management or GRC ticketing and reporting
Familiarity with HIPAA, NIST SP 800-53, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or comparable frameworks
Experience in higher education, an academic medical center, or a research environment, especially with decentralized IT groups
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to act as a trusted advisor
Certifications listed: SecAI+, Security+, PenTest+, CCSK, Cloud+

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks