Business Systems Analyst (Security & SIEM Implementation)

Role_. Business Systems Analyst (Security & SIEM Implementation)
Position Overview
CLIENT: University of California system.
REMOTE
The Sr. BSA will support UCOP security initiatives focused on endpoint security and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) modernization. This role will work in a fast-paced environment, partnering with security, infrastructure, and stakeholder teams to coordinate requirements, implementation activities, communications, and project governance. 
The ideal candidate will have prior experience leading security-related projects, particularly involving SIEM platforms, log management, endpoint security tools, and enterprise technology rollouts similar in scope to data governance or security platform implementations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead project planning, coordination, and execution for security-focused initiatives.
Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
Partner with security teams, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to track deliverables, risks, dependencies, and milestones.
Facilitate meetings, document action items, and drive follow-through across workstreams.
Support implementation and transition activities related to SIEM and security tooling.
Develop and maintain project documentation, status reports, communication plans, and stakeholder updates.
Coordinate user readiness, communications, and adoption activities utilizing SharePoint and other collaboration platforms.
Manage project repositories and documentation using approved tools and processes.
Track project risks, issues, decisions, and mitigation plans.
Collaborate with Security teams and other technical stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
7-10 years of experience as a Project Manager, Business Analyst, or combined PM/BA role.
Experience managing enterprise security projects in complex organizations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with: 
o          Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms o    Log management and security monitoring solutions o    Enterprise security implementations and technology rollouts
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience creating business requirements, process documentation, project plans, and status reporting.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with QRadar SIEM or SIEM migration/implementation projects.
Experience with Trellix and/or CrowdStrike security platforms.
Experience supporting security operations, monitoring, logging, or cybersecurity initiatives.
Key Success Factors
Proactive Sr. BSA/PM hybrid resource to lead and coordinate two who can quickly navigate a complex security environment, work closely with technical and business stakeholders, and drive successful delivery of key security initiatives within an aggressive timeline. 
Malware Protection Platform Migration, mid-November  o Decommission Trellix
Deploy CrowdStrike agents to approximately 35,000 endpoints  o Coordinate testing, deployment planning, communications, and operational readiness  
Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment o Implement CrowdStrike agents for approximately 35000 ends points 
Migrate SIEM Integration, mid-December  
o Remove QRadar integrations