University of South Carolina
Info Security Spec
FERPA
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Info Security Specialist. The role involves securing, installing, and maintaining Student Affairs information systems while monitoring compliance controls, investigating complaints, supporting privacy audits, and coordinating training programs. The specialist collaborates with stakeholders to manage information security policies and supports regulatory compliance efforts.
Highlights
- Ensure security and maintenance of Student Affairs computer information systems.
- Monitor effectiveness of compliance and privacy controls and report findings.
- Assist with investigations of complaints and regulatory compliance audits.
- Support development and communication of compliance documentation and training materials.
- Coordinate software training and provide guidance on system capabilities and security.
- Work with HIPAA Compliance Officer and participate in privacy-related vulnerability reviews.
- Use tools and processes including Group Policies and Technology Review Board compliance.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 1+ year of job-related experience or equivalent.
- Preferred proficiency in hardware/software troubleshooting and relevant certifications.
- Salary range $63,557 - $79,446 with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, tuition assistance, and retirement programs.
Info Security Spec Full Description
Info Security Spec
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 26, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | STA00192PO26
Job Family | Information Technology
Job Function | Information Security
USC Market Title | IT Security Analyst
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133240
Job Level | P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Info Security Spec
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department | SAAS Information Technology
State Pay Range | T05
USC Market Range | MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336
Anticipated Hiring Range | $63,557 - $79,446
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Information Technology
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Information Security Specialist
Do you have a sharp eye for risk and a passion for protecting sensitive information?
Are you driven to uncover vulnerabilities before they become problems?
Ready to play a key role in maintaining compliance and safeguarding data?
Are you confident communicating complex compliance issues to diverse teams?
We have the job for you!
Position Summary:
The Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting the security, maintenance, and daily operation of Student Affairs information systems while monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of compliance and privacy controls across departments. This role assists investigations of complaints and potential violations, documents findings, and reports results to management, while supporting senior analysts in identifying privacy risks and system vulnerabilities. The analyst participates in incident response and remediation efforts, communicates compliance requirements, and helps deliver training and awareness programs. Additional responsibilities include contributing to audits, conducting investigations related to regulatory compliance, advising on system usage and security, collaborating with staff and the HIPAA Compliance Officer to improve systems, coordinating user training, developing documentation and process diagrams, and maintaining the computer systems equipment inventory database.
Primary Job Duties
Supports the development of compliance documentation to guide employees in confirming that compliance standards are incorporated into the agency’s processes, initiatives and development of information systems. Assists in the investigation and documentation of complaints and reports results to management. Perform investigations, accountability audits and other duties related to alleged violations of all applicable statutes, standards, rules, and regulations. Documents information security and privacy audit results and findings and prepares them for internal review. Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board and have the appropriate sign offs from compliance. Assists with audits for divisional software and hardware. Create, analyze, test and implement Group Policies.
Perks: Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find! Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays. An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work! Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALBcUSl7ck
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Highly proficient in computer hardware and software troubleshooting and one or more related certifications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to exercise good judgment in organizing work and setting priorities, balancing the interests of customers and readily readjusting priorities to respond to their needs and expectations. Demonstrated strong ethical, professional and service-oriented, and interpersonal skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service in a positive and solutions-based manner. Problem solving skills. Ability to learn and grow in the area of focus. Must have flexibility and ability to work longer than normal hours if necessary to meet divisional requirements.
Do you have a sharp eye for risk and a passion for protecting sensitive information?
Are you driven to uncover vulnerabilities before they become problems?
Ready to play a key role in maintaining compliance and safeguarding data?
Are you confident communicating complex compliance issues to diverse teams?
We have the job for you!
Position Summary:
The Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting the security, maintenance, and daily operation of Student Affairs information systems while monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of compliance and privacy controls across departments. This role assists investigations of complaints and potential violations, documents findings, and reports results to management, while supporting senior analysts in identifying privacy risks and system vulnerabilities. The analyst participates in incident response and remediation efforts, communicates compliance requirements, and helps deliver training and awareness programs. Additional responsibilities include contributing to audits, conducting investigations related to regulatory compliance, advising on system usage and security, collaborating with staff and the HIPAA Compliance Officer to improve systems, coordinating user training, developing documentation and process diagrams, and maintaining the computer systems equipment inventory database.
Primary Job Duties
Supports the development of compliance documentation to guide employees in confirming that compliance standards are incorporated into the agency’s processes, initiatives and development of information systems. Assists in the investigation and documentation of complaints and reports results to management. Perform investigations, accountability audits and other duties related to alleged violations of all applicable statutes, standards, rules, and regulations. Documents information security and privacy audit results and findings and prepares them for internal review. Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board and have the appropriate sign offs from compliance. Assists with audits for divisional software and hardware. Create, analyze, test and implement Group Policies.
Perks: Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find! Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays. An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work! Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALBcUSl7ck
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Highly proficient in computer hardware and software troubleshooting and one or more related certifications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to exercise good judgment in organizing work and setting priorities, balancing the interests of customers and readily readjusting priorities to respond to their needs and expectations. Demonstrated strong ethical, professional and service-oriented, and interpersonal skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service in a positive and solutions-based manner. Problem solving skills. Ability to learn and grow in the area of focus. Must have flexibility and ability to work longer than normal hours if necessary to meet divisional requirements.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Supports the development of compliance documentation to guide employees in confirming that compliance standards are incorporated into the agency’s processes, initiatives and development of information systems. Monitors the status and effectiveness of controls across departments and provides reporting and escalation when needed. Assists senior analysts in performing review of information systems and/or processes to identify privacy-related vulnerabilities. Participates in the response plan for violations of the agency’s privacy and other compliance programs and associated policies, and provides communication to internal departments, including remediation steps. Reports violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required. Assist in deploying compliance and privacy training awareness and communication programs to educate and update employees on requirements. Participates in the planning and development of information security and privacy audits. Monitors the agency’s compliance with established information security policies, standards, procedures and controls, by scheduling and assisting senior auditors to perform periodic compliance audits. Supports audits of the agency’s information security and privacy policies, standards, procedures and controls to determine potential risks Identifies current information security and privacy controls and evaluates their operating effectiveness. Informs leadership regarding pending legal, regulatory or industry changes, trends, best practices and assesses the potential impact of these changes on agency processes. Consults legal staff as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 50Job Duty | Assists in the investigation and documentation of complaints and reports results to management. Perform investigations, accountability audits and other duties related to alleged violations of all applicable statutes, standards, rules, and regulations. Documents information security and privacy audit results and findings and prepares them for internal review.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board and have the appropriate sign offs from compliance. Assists with audits for divisional software and hardware. Create, analyze, test and implement Group Policies.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assists with the oversight of Information Systems as related to HIPAA/FERPA compliance and other federal and state regulations concerning protection of patient and other sensitive information.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Supports special projects and other tasks and duties as assigned by the HIPAA Compliance and Security Officer and Executive Director or IT.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 50Job Duty | Assists in the investigation and documentation of complaints and reports results to management. Perform investigations, accountability audits and other duties related to alleged violations of all applicable statutes, standards, rules, and regulations. Documents information security and privacy audit results and findings and prepares them for internal review.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board and have the appropriate sign offs from compliance. Assists with audits for divisional software and hardware. Create, analyze, test and implement Group Policies.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assists with the oversight of Information Systems as related to HIPAA/FERPA compliance and other federal and state regulations concerning protection of patient and other sensitive information.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Supports special projects and other tasks and duties as assigned by the HIPAA Compliance and Security Officer and Executive Director or IT.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Essential
Hazardous weather category | Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 03/27/2026
Job Close Date | 04/26/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 26, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203935
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 03/27/2026
Job Close Date | 04/26/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 26, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203935
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents
- List of References and Contact Information
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