Cybersecurity Analyst

. Serve as a strategic collaborator bridging proactive risk management and real-time emergency response .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic collaborator bridging proactive risk management and real-time emergency response
Lead cybersecurity risk assessments to harden research and clinical infrastructure
Spearhead incident response and coordinate collaboration across SMPH, campus, and third-party vendors
Identify, develop, and facilitate unit staff training opportunities
Perform basic data analyses and reporting
Assist in mapping business processes using basic mapping methodologies
Assist in recommending technology solutions aligned with business strategies
Assist in designing, developing, and implementing data reporting and business intelligence systems
Provide procedural and technical guidance to unit staff on technology usage and management
Protect HIPAA-regulated patient data and support resilience of the School’s research enterprise

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments across business processes, cloud/IT systems, and research workflows
Hands-on experience using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and vulnerability scanners to monitor enterprise environments, triage alerts, and track remediation
Working knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH, NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
Ability to document information security processes, procedures, and validation of remediation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex security risks to non-technical business partners, clinical leads, and researchers
2 or more years of cybersecurity experience (preferred)
Understanding of network design, security controls, and system administration (preferred)
Experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (preferred)
Project management experience including design review, threat modeling, and risk profiling (preferred)
Experience writing or updating technical documentation, security procedures, and compliance reporting artifacts (preferred)
Active industry certification such as CompTIA CySA+, Security+, GIAC (GSEC/GCIH), CISA, or equivalent (preferred)
Cover letter and resume required
Must continuously maintain eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work
Employment may require a criminal background check
References may be requested from final candidates

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