IT Security Supervisor at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 35143324
Category Information Technology
Organization School of Medicine
Department SOM Finance and Admin Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $100,100 - $190,500
Date Posted March 5, 2025
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Direction
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The University of California, Riverside Information Technology department is committed to advancing the university’s mission through innovative technology solutions, cybersecurity resilience, and data-driven strategies. With a focus on collaboration, efficiency, and security, our IT team plays a vital role in supporting academic excellence, healthcare services, research initiatives, and administrative functions. By implementing cutting-edge cybersecurity measures, we ensure the protection of institutional and personal data, while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.UCR is seeking an Information Technology Security Supervisor level 2 with a specialized focus on healthcare compliance. This role provides direct supervision to IT security professionals and ensures adherence to regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, HITRUST, CMIA, and other emerging federal and state mandates. The incumbent will play a critical role in shaping and implementing cybersecurity policies, evaluating risks, and ensuring compliance across the institution’s healthcare-related operations.The full salary range for this position is $100,100 - $190,500 annually. However, the budgeted pay salary for this position is up to $145,300. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.This position works a hybrid schedule, with three days on-site at the UCR campus, and two days remote.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with an emphasis in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, or in a related field. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CompTIA Sec + or Equivalent | Required |
| CISSP or Equivalent | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Knowledge of department processes and procedures. |
| Advanced knowledge of the IT security function. |
| Advanced knowledge of IT security. |
| Broad knowledge of other areas of IT. |
| Demonstrated knowledge of secure hardware, software and network design techniques. |
| Excellent critical thinking, persuasion/negotiation, mentoring, leadership/management and problem solving abilities. |
| Human Resources policies and procedures. relating to management responsibilities. |
| Excellent verbal and written communication, quantitative and analytical skills. |
| Demonstrated skill in managing technical staff. |
| Maintains expert-level knowledge of evolving healthcare information security regulations, standards (e.g., HIPAA, NIST, HITRUST), and best practices |
| Demonstrated expertise in information security risk management principles and methodologies, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring. |
| Fundimental understanding of Security Operations principles, practices, and technologies, including threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. |
| Expert knowledge of data encryption technologies. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview