Data Security Analyst Lead

University of Michigan

University of Michigan

IT
Herndon, VA, USA
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Responsibilities*

  • Provide data security for the center. This involves actively securing data and verifying data has been properly secured. Implementing and auditing policies and procedures to verify that data is properly secured. Writing and updating policies, procedures, and documentation in relation to information security. Maintaining compliance with FISMA Moderate security requirements. Coordinating and completing security and compliance assessments.
  • Supervise IT staff. Provide direct supervision and mentoring to all IT staff for the center. Lead team and individual meetings with IT staff. Provide annual review and assistance with annual goals.
  • Maintain compliance and training for center. In order to maintain compliance for FISMA Moderate annual training and compliance records of those trainings are required.
  • Provide project management for IT initiatives. Coordinate and prepare all projects to be completed on time for the center. Make sure that deliverables are being met and center runs smoothly during projects.
  • Coordinate strategic planning for IT group with Director of IT and the Management Team. Make sure that strategic goals are aligned with needs of the center and that the center stays current with technology, policy, and security.
  • Create a budget and provide annual fiscal planning. Work with business operations to create and maintain an annual budget that the university has approved.
  • Purchase and quote all hardware and software for the center. Purchase all required IT hardware and software for the center. Use PCard to purchase and maintain expense reports.
  • Provide backup coverage for IT department. Fill any needed role for IT department when other staff are unavailable.

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Eight (8) or more years of professional IT experience including:
  • Four or more years of experience in IT security role.
  • Four or more years of experience in Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
  • Two or more years of experience in IT project management.
  • Professional experience working in a research or education setting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team or individually while meeting deadlines in a multi-tasking environment.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Ten or more years working in IT in a research or education setting.
  • Five or more years of experience in IT security role.
  • Experience in FISMA Moderate setting and obtaining ATO's from government organizations.
  • Familiarity or experience with Lean management principles.
  • One or more years in leadership and management role.
  • Experience creating and managing a budget.
  • IT Professional certification such as CISSP

Work Locations

Hybrid with 1-2 days/week in office. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center (KECC) carries out research in epidemiology, public policy, economics, outcomes research relating to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), chronic kidney disease, and organ transplantation (http://www.kecc.sph.umich.edu).

The Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center (KECC) measures and reports the quality of healthcare, seeks to improve the effectiveness of clinical practice, and informs national public policy regarding organ failure and treatment. This mission is pursued through interdisciplinary research with a focus on advances in biostatistics and clinical outcomes. We empower faculty and staff to be interconnected; promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; prioritize continuous improvement; and allow exceptional educational opportunities (http://www.kecc.sph.umich.edu). We maintain a comprehensive historical database of over 3 million ESRD patients drawn primarily from Medicare data.

Additional Information

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. For more information, please visit: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits/

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.