Epic Security Analyst Senior/UKHC

Job Title
Epic Security Analyst Senior/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53925

Working Title
Epic Security Analyst Senior

Department Name
H3997:EVPHA Information Technology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
12

Salary Range
$62,400-111,634/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Epic Security Certification required within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements

The essential job functions of this position require you to: communicate and build strategic working relationships with staff and other individuals from diverse backgrounds; abide by University guidelines; maintain confidentiality; prioritize and manage work effectively; work within a fact paced, time sensitive project; positively represent the University; perform work in a sedentary position; report to meetings at different locations both on campus and off campus; travel outside the local area; and work successfully with a team and independently.

Shift

The expectation is primarily day shift Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, however as an exempt-level position, additional hours and on-call team rotation will be required as needed to perform job duties.

This is a hybrid position.

Job Summary

The Epic Security Analyst Senior position is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the Epic Systems application and related data within UK HealthCare. This role involves implementing and maintaining security policies, managing user access, and conducting regular security assessments to protect against vulnerabilities. The Epic Security Analyst Senior will collaborate with IT teams, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to support Epic system configurations, troubleshoot security issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, this position will provide expertise in safeguarding sensitive patient information and ensuring the overall security posture of Epic applications. Key Responsibilities: Implement and manage security configurations for Epic Systems applications. Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans. Manage user access controls and ensure appropriate levels of access. Monitor and respond to security incidents and breaches. Collaborate with IT and clinical teams to address security concerns and improve system configurations. Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data protection standards. Provide support for security-related projects and initiatives. This position is hybrid and may require travel in and around the Lexington area.

Please note:
Effective 7/1/2026, this position will be titled Epic Security Analyst and will report through Information Technology Services in Beyond Blue.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate for this position will have Epic security experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in information technology highly preferred.

Deadline to Apply
04/13/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.