SECURITY ANALYST II, IS&T Information Security

SECURITY ANALYST II, IS&T Information Security

Job Description

SECURITY ANALYST II, IS&T Information Security



Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500083510414

Posted Date

4/14/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 49

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$71,700.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$86,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experiences to join our innovative and inclusive community. Join us as an Security Analyst II where you will be responsible for responding to cyber security events at the university. You will assist with analyzing data from a myriad of data sources including Security Incident and Event Management systems, Endpoint Protection Platforms, Firewalls, Vulnerability scanners, and Intrusion Prevention & Detection Systems to detect and respond to potential security incidents or vulnerabilities. As part of the Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) you will report to the Assistant Director of Security Operations and work with Information Security team at the Charles River Campus. Upon successful completion of your first 90 days of service with the University, you will become eligible to participate in the University's Hybrid work program.

You will:

• Monitor, analyze, and process security events to identify and protect university assets.

• Help process results from vulnerability scans to help mitigate risk.

• Assist with maintaining security procedures to ensure they remains current.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security risks.

• Take part in an on call duty cycle, monitoring tools and providing 24x7 availability to respond to security events when needed.

Required Skills

You have:

• Demonstrated interest and 2 or more years of experience in the cyber security field.

• Familiarity with one or more security tools such as information and event management (SIEM) systems, vulnerability scanners, end point protection software, firewalls.

• Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DMCA, and NIST. Bonus Qualifications: If you do not meet these, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.

Soft skills:

• Experience using ServiceNow.

• Certificates:

• ITIL

• One or more relevant GIAC, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent certifications.

Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Time Off: In addition to PTO and leave policy, BU employees have a paid intersession break and 13 paid holidays.

• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.

• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.

• Check out https://www.bu.edu/wellness/ and https://www.bu.edu/hr/part-time-employee-perks/ for more information! Boston University IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We, at IS&T, appreciate each individuals knowledge, experiences and insights which enhance who we are, and as our DEIA knowledge

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: $71,700.00-$86,000.00

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7081075

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