Security Administrator/Information Security Specialist

About the Team

The University of Hawai'i Information Security team operates within the Information Technology Services division under the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology and the Chief Information Officer. The team is dedicated to safeguarding the UH System's digital infrastructure, ensuring the protection of sensitive data, and maintaining compliance with a complex landscape of federal, state, and industry regulations. As a permanent, full-time member of this unit, you will play a critical role in upholding the university's mission of academic excellence and research integrity by securing the technology that supports 20,000+ students, faculty, and staff across the system.

About the Role

As a Security Administrator/Information Security Specialist, you will serve as a pivotal Technical Analyst within the UH Information Security team. This role is designed to oversee, manage, and maintain the university's data protection and compliance programs. You will act as the frontline defender for critical information systems, managing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to detect, investigate, and respond to suspicious or malicious activity in real-time.

Your day-to-day involves a dynamic blend of technical analysis and strategic leadership. You will monitor security hardware and networks in close cooperation with ITS staff, leading incident responses and investigations for policy violations or security compromises. Beyond technical defense, you will be a key communicator, developing and delivering security awareness training to faculty, staff, and students, and translating complex security concepts into actionable guidance. You will also collaborate with external vendors and internal units to remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring the UH System stays ahead of emerging threats while adhering to standards such as NIST, HIPAA, FERPA, and the DOD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete your application via NeoGov. If you have not previously used the NeoGov system, you will need to create an account.

Your application must include the following documents:

• Cover Letter: Addressed to the selection committee, detailing your interest in the position and specifically how you meet both the minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Resume: A current professional resume.
• References: The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references.
• Transcripts: Copies of educational transcripts are acceptable for the application; however, original official transcripts will be required upon hire. Diplomas and copies are not accepted. If your degree is from outside the United States, you must provide a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a NACES member agency.

Important Application Notes:

• Please redact social security numbers and birthdates from all submitted documents.
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Employment is contingent upon verification of credentials, background information, and a criminal history check.

For inquiries regarding this position, please contact ITS Administration at (808) 956-9098 or via email at itsadmin@hawaii.edu.

Equal Opportunity & Institutional Commitment

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics are available for review. Additionally, the University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Please note that in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for certain vacancies.