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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI; Health Sciences Learning Center-1480
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Academic Staff
Regular
Cyberdefense Analyst I
The Cybersecurity Analyst serves as a strategic collaborator, uniquely bridging the gap between proactive risk management and real-time emergency response. Unlike traditional siloed roles, this position is responsible for the integrated threat lifecycle: you will lead cybersecurity risk assessments to enforce secure environments, while simultaneously serving as the primary lead for incident response when threats emerge.
This role is fundamental to protecting the integrity of our HIPAA-regulated patient data and ensuring that the School’s $1B+ research enterprise remains resilient against an increasingly sophisticated global threat landscape.
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Assists in the identification, development, and facilitation of unit staff training opportunities
Performs cybersecurity risk assessments to pre-emptively harden research and clinical infrastructure, while simultaneously spearheading incident response to ensure collaboration across SMPH, campus, and third-party vendors
School of Medicine and Public Health, Office of Information Technology, Cybersecurity.
Compensation
The starting salary for the position is $55,000 annually, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.
SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026
Demonstrated experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments to identify and document risks across business processes, cloud/IT systems, and research workflows.
Hands-on experience using security operations tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners) to monitor enterprise environments, triage alerts, and track remediation.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulations, including HIPAA/HITECH, NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
Proven ability to document information security processes, procedures, and validation of remediation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security risks to non-technical business partners, clinical leads, and researchers.
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