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