RSOC Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Posting Title:

RSOC Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

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Hiring Department:

Information Security Office

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Information Security Office (ISO) assures the security of the university's Information Technology (IT) resources and the existence of a safe computing environment in which the university community can teach, learn, and conduct research. Additional information about ISO can be found here: https://security.utexas.edu/

As part of ISO, the University of Texas Regional Security Operations Center (UT RSOC) will be focused on delivering a variety of cybersecurity services to various non-profit and/or government funded entities throughout the state (e.g., ISDs, municipalities) to raise awareness, improve security posture and resilience, etc. for entities that otherwise might not have much to work with. The UT RSOC will also provide a fantastic new experiential learning space for students to both provide important cybersecurity services across the state and develop valuable, concentrated cybersecurity experience for their futures and serve as an anchor for an eventual applied cybersecurity degree program. This position is funded by a grant from the State of Texas. Continued funding beyond the term of the grant is expected but is not guaranteed beyond 8/31/2026.

Your skills will make a difference. 

 

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: 

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) 
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds 
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) 
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses 
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities 
• Tuition Assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets 
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card 
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card 

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards . 

This position requires you to maintain Internet service and a mobile phone with voice and data plans to be used when required for work.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. 

Purpose

The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at UT RSOC will coordinate security operations and train student employees in monitoring, detecting, responding to, and mitigating threats. Responsibilities include advanced security operations like alert analysis, incident response, threat hunting, and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations and Threat Detection. Oversee security monitoring and analysis using tools like SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms. Analyze alerts and investigate suspicious activity to mitigate threats to RSOC partners. Conduct proactive threat hunting to detect vulnerabilities early, and fine-tune detection systems to reduce false positives and ensure fast, accurate threat detection.
• Incident Response and Forensics. Lead incident response efforts with RSOC staff and students to quickly address security breaches and minimize impact. Conduct digital forensics investigations to uncover root causes and develop remediation strategies. Oversee vulnerability management by identifying, prioritizing, and applying patches or mitigations to safeguard RSOC systems and partner organizations, ensuring robust protection against potential security threats.
• Compliance and Security Best Practices. Ensure RSOC operations comply with regulatory standards and best practices, aligning with NIST, CIS Controls, and Texas cybersecurity standards. Stay updated on regulations and maintain compliance across RSOC activities. Collaborate with the RSOC Manager and engineers to enhance security operations, improve threat detection, and refine reporting.
• Mentorship and Skill Development. Mentor RSOC student employees in practical tasks like threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Develop and deliver training programs to ensure students grasp key cybersecurity concepts, tools, and techniques. Provide regular feedback to support skill growth and improvement, preparing them for real-world cybersecurity roles and future career success.
• Collaboration and Leadership. Collaborate closely with RSOC leadership, including engineers, and external partners, to ensure security operations align with strategic goals. Coordinate with Texas RSOCs and the Texas Department of Information Resources to share threat intelligence and best practices. Generate reports and metrics on RSOC security operations, vulnerabilities, and the effectiveness of incident response efforts, supporting continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen, resident, or officially recognized asylee - Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with a focus on incident response, security monitoring, and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency in using SIEM, EDR, and other advanced cybersecurity tools.
• Strong knowledge of incident handling, digital forensics, threat hunting, and vulnerability management.
• Experience mentoring or training junior employees or student employees in a hands-on cybersecurity environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC in cybersecurity or related areas.
• Previous experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar cybersecurity environment.
• Experience fine-tuning detection systems and implementing proactive threat hunting strategies.
• Familiarity with Texas-specific cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with Splunk or other SIEM platforms in a security operations context.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as NIST, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001

Salary Range

$120,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Climbing stairs
• Lifting and moving
• This is a hybrid remote/in-office position. The majority of time will need to be spent on campus to interact with student employees serving the UT Regional Security Operations Center (UT RSOC), but remote work is allowable as is reasonable or suitable to the work being performed.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.