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The Center for Statistical Genetics (CSG) in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan has an exciting opportunity for a Data Security Analyst Intermediate/Senior. As part of a high performing multi-disciplinary team, you will lead efforts to secure cloud and on-premises applications involving human genetic data to FISMA standards using the NIST 800-53 framework. You will play a key role in preparing critical administrative deliverables such as POA&Ms, risk treatment plans and security plans, in addition to managing incident response, carrying out security assessments and assisting with system hardening, vulnerability remediation and security event monitoring.

• Risk Management (30%)
• Compliance (30%)
• Audit (10%)
• System and Application Hardening (5 %)
• Education and Awareness (5%)
• Security Advising (10%)
• Subject Matter Expert (5 %)
• Incident Response (5 %)

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,MIS, Information Technology, Information Assurance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of information technology experience involving hands-on familiarity with the UNIX or Linux environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using free and open-source security tools, techniques and sources of information to carry out activities such as security assessment, system hardening, incident response, vulnerability management, penetration testing, IAM and SIEM.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience applying NIST 800-53 or similar security frameworks including a lead or major contributor role in preparing administrative deliverables such as POA&Ms, risk treatment plans, security plans and contingency plans.
• Familiar with web application security best practices and at least one programming language, with sufficient depth of knowledge to assist developers with SDLC process refinement, application hardening and manual or automated code review.
• Strong soft skills including writing, communications, project management and effectively working across organizational boundaries.

• Experience with Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform or Azure.
• Experience assessing the security architecture of proposed IT solutions.
• Experience securing virtualized environments.
• Experience meeting regulatory and compliance requirements such as FISMA at a federal agency or federal contractor.
• Experience working in small or medium-sized teams.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

• Salary for Senior level:  $89,599-$110,681
• Salary for Intermediate level:  $71,018-$87,728

Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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

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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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