University of Southern California

Lead Analyst, Cyber Defense

📍 Location
Los Angeles, CA
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 18, 2026

Job Description

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT


The University of Southern California (USC) is committed to strengthening its cybersecurity posture through resilience, cyber risk management, and threat-informed defense. As a world-class research institution, USC is building a culture of security that supports its academic and research mission in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.


This role sits within USC’s cybersecurity organization, which is advancing threat-informed defense and operational excellence. You’ll join a team committed to scalable, proactive defense strategies, incident preparedness, and high-impact partnership across the university, working alongside experts who are deeply committed to service, innovation, and impact.


If you’re driven by purpose, thrive in complexity, and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading university, we invite you to bring your expertise to the table.


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