Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description:

Cyber Security Analyst

Description

Position Summary

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

**This is an onsite position and does NOT offer remote opportunities**



As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Position Summary:
Safeguards an organization's digital assets from cyber threats by monitoring and analyzing the organization's IT infrastructure to detect and respond to potential security incidents. Identifies and mitigates security risks and responds to incidents promptly and effectively. Implements security policies ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience:
Equivalent to an Associate's degree in Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in audit, systems, or security analyst role, with at least one (1) of the two (2) years in recent dedicated security analyst or similar role performing hands-on security practices and duties.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA CASP+, ISC2 Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Global Information Assurance Certification Security Essentials (GSEC), or other industry-recognized equivalent certification in the disciplines of cyber security.

Additional Position Requirements

Candidate's must have hands-on experience in the following Security-related software:

• Exabeam
  
• Sophos
• Mimecast
• Tanium

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of:
System monitoring programs (SEIM); security protocols, risk assessment; networking fundamentals; operating system fundamentals; scripting, security frameworks; compliance standards; vulnerability management; incident response; system hardening; root cause analysis; cloud computing, technology integrations; zero trust concepts and practices; file system permissions; directory systems; application of appropriate technologies; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in:
Network and system security; operating systems; scripting; vulnerability assessment; incident response; security frameworks; risk assessment; cryptography; security tools; cloud security; endpoint security; security awareness; system monitoring (SEIM); report creation; root cause analysis; directory systems; and application of appropriate technologies; communicating effectively in oral and written form; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:

• Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! https://www.nvpers.org/front
  • Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (twelve scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
• Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
• Nevada has no State Income Tax
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$37.18 - $57.63 Hourly