Data Security Analyst Senior

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Posted : 15-Jan-26

Location : Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The at the University of Michigan is seeking a hands-on Data Security Analyst for our Computing and Multimedia Technologies (CMT) team. Reporting to the Director of CMT, you will work with technical teams to secure information systems, networks, and data supporting the Survey Research Center (SRC) and its federally regulated social science research.

This role is suited to an experienced professional with a strong background in Windows-based enterprise environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), servers, IIS, and -workstation fleets, and demonstrated experience supporting information security and compliance requirements. Unlike policy-only roles, this position emphasizes direct technical execution; implementing security controls, remediating vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response across production infrastructure. The role blends Windows systems administration, applied security engineering, and compliance implementation.

This position requires the ability to obtain federal level 5 security clearance within six months of hire (U.S. citizenship required).

This is a hybrid position based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an expectation of 2 to 3 days onsite per week at ISR offices. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

The salary range for this position is $, to $,, commensurate with relevant qualifications.

Systems Security & Hardening

• Implement and maintain security configurations on Windows Server, Active Directory, GPO, and related infrastructure.
• Apply secure baselines, patch management processes, privileged access controls, and endpoint monitoring.
• Work with systems administrators to integrate secure configurations into server builds and deployment workflows.

Vulnerability Management

Active Directory, GPO & Network Security

Security Compliance Implementation

Monitoring, Incident Response & Operations

Collaboration & Communication

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.

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.