Senior Solutions Analyst

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81950

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Davis

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The Senior Solutions Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring that research environments at UC Davis Health meet the necessary security, privacy, and compliance standards required for human subject research. This position supports researchers across multiple campuses in preparing compliant data environments that pass inspection by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The role requires expertise in compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, CMMC Level 2 (NIST SP 800-171), and FBI CJIS Security Policy version 5.9.3. The analyst is also responsible for documenting research designs to demonstrate adherence to compliance standards and facilitate grant submissions.

This position will provide essential insights for research leadership in the School of Medicine.

Apply By Date : November 23, 2025 at 11 : 59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor of Science degree in related area from accredited institution
• Minimum 5+ years work experience in IT Security field
• This role requires independent decision-making to address compliance gaps in both physical and data environments.
• The Senior Solutions Analyst must analyze risks related to both physical security and data protection and devise solutions that align with research goals and regulatory requirements.
• This position has the authority to recommend or implement compliance solutions and procedures independently.
• Must have familiarity with security standards such as NIST and CJIS.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

The UC Davis Health, Data Center of Excellence (DCOE) leads, manages, coordinates, administers, and implements major business and scientific technology projects and grants on a statewide and national level for the UC Davis Health. This organization is unique because : it not only requires its employees to have IT competency, but also scientific and business expertise in Biomedical Informatics. Project sponsors and partners that are served by this unit include internal and external Principal Investigators, pharmaceutical companies, governmental agencies, and a variety of commercial companies. Housed within the UC Davis Health Information Technology (IT) Division in partnership with the School of Medicine and the Clinical and Translational Science Center Biomedical Informatics Program (CTSC), this organization provides data management, enterprise database support, computing infrastructure, and technology support services to UC Davis' nationally recognized business and research initiatives.

Department Specific Job Scope

The IT Security Analyst 4 (ITSA4) is a Senior IT Security Architect / Programmer / Project Manager, possesses advanced knowledge, skills, and experience which can be applied to major projects. This position plays a strategic role in securing a research technology environment that will impact the UC Davis enterprise, along with awarded statewide and national projects. A primary responsibility of the ITSA4 is to analyze and assess compliance needs to design secure, compliant data environments for human subject research, including both data-centric and physical security controls, while guiding researchers in preparing their environments for CISO inspection and attestation, ensuring they meet standards like HIPAA, CMMC 2 Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, and FBI CJIS Security Policy version 5.9.3, with attention to both physical and digital security requirements. The ITSA4 analyst must ensure compliance with physical security requirements, such as access control to research facilities, secure storage of devices, and protections against unauthorized physical access to systems and data. They will identify and address risks in both physical and data environments, including endpoint devices, to ensure compliance.

POSITION INFORMATION

This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC : https : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / index.html

Physical Demands

Mental Demands

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit : https : / / hr.ucdavis.edu / departments / recruitment / ucd / selection / background-checks