The Senior Information Security Analyst is an experienced cybersecurity professional responsible for leading complex security initiatives, providing enterprise risk insight, and advancing the organization’s information security program. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability across multiple security domains. Senior Analysts serve as trusted advisors to business, clinical, and technology leaders, translating cybersecurity and risk concepts into clear, actionable guidance. They lead security assessments, influence control design and risk treatment decisions, and contribute to the ongoing maturity of the security program in alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry frameworks such as NIST and CISA. This position requires strong technical and risk expertise, effective communication skills, and the ability to mentor analysts, lead cross functional efforts, and drive continuous improvement.
This role serves as a senior analyst within the Infrastructure Protection – Network Security (IP-NS) team, supporting Vendor Remote Access (VRA) onboarding operations — including intake, provisioning, access validation, and customer communication for vendors and business partners using approved remote access tools. The successful candidate must bring strong customer service skills to consistently deliver a positive experience for internal and external stakeholders, paired with strong analytical and security skills. The role requires someone who is comfortable leading technical discussions and aligning technical requirements to policy. A self-starter mindset and a high level of personal organization are essential — this role balances competing priorities, external-facing service requests, and operational support with an on-call rotation. Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid work environment, including participation in on-site work-related events, team collaboration sessions, and key organizational activities as required.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in applicable field plus four (4) years of relevant experience preferred OR a Bachelor’s degree in applicable field plus five (5) years of relevant experience.
Pertinent fields of study and experience include, but are not limited to, information security, computer science, information systems, risk management, or a related field.
One or more of the following certifications (or equivalent) are required at time of hire or must be obtained within two years of hire: CISSP, CISM, GSEC, OSCP.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in an applicable field plus four years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in an applicable field plus five years of relevant experience
- Applicable education or experience in information security, computer science, information systems, risk management, or a related field
- One or more of CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or OSCP certifications, or equivalent, at hire or within two years
Mayo Clinic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mayo Clinic and has not been reviewed or approved by Mayo Clinic.
-
Retirement Support — A no-cost pension plus an employer-matched 403(b)/401(k) is positioned as a standout differentiator, offering strong long-term financial security. Feedback suggests this retirement combination elevates overall total rewards even when base pay is moderate.
-
Healthcare Strength — Expanded medical networks, enhanced fertility coverage, and employer absorption of a plan year’s premium increases point to robust healthcare offerings. Feedback suggests annual updates maintain breadth and competitiveness of coverage.
-
Parental & Family Support — Adoption assistance, dependent scholarships, child and elder-care resources, and EAP services provide meaningful family-oriented support. Feedback suggests these programs add tangible value beyond salary alone.
Mayo Clinic Insights
What We Do
Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of "the needs of the patient come first." More than 3,800 physicians and scientists and 50,900 allied health staff work at Mayo Clinic, which has sites in Rochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla., and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic also serves over 70 communities through Mayo Clinic Health System with locations in MN, IA, and WI. Collectively, these locations care for more than 1 million people each year.
