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Information Security Analysts

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $88K - $131K

💻 Cybersecurity

🗓️ December 16th, 2025

CISSP FERPA

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Utah is hiring Information Security Analysts. The role involves monitoring and analyzing the organization's data security posture, configuring Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) tools and policies, identifying risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and taking a risk-based approach to remediate unauthorized data handling across cloud and on-premise environments.

Highlights
  • Review and analyze DSPM tool outputs to detect misconfigurations and unauthorized data storage or flows.
  • Monitor sensitive data movement across cloud and on-premises systems to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Apply risk-based methodology for prioritizing remediation and maintain risk registers for governance reporting.
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Security, Chief Data Officer, and Privacy Office to align DSPM findings with governance and privacy requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS 18, HIPAA, and FERPA.
  • Prepare dashboards and reports communicating DSPM results and risks to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Preferred certifications include CISSP and CRISC; experience with DSPM tools and GRC for 3+ years.
  • Required bachelor's degree (or equivalency) with 6-10 years of related experience depending on level.
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week with a pay range of $88,000 - $131,300 annually.
  • Department: UIT Systems & Security at University of Utah; benefits include health coverage, retirement contributions, paid leave, tuition reduction, and transit passes.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.

About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including:

For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah, please see our Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php
Announcement
Details
Open Date 12/15/2025
Requisition Number PRN43780B
Job Title Information Security Analysts
Working Title Information Security Analysts
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Some nights or weekends are possible based on a rotating on call shift. This is a hybrid position.
VP Area President
Department 00954 - UIT Systems & Security
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $88,000 - $131,300
Close Date 02/28/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Information Security Analysts

The incumbent will play a critical role in safeguarding regulated data across the enterprise by monitoring and analyzing the organization’s data security posture. This position focuses on configuring Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) settings and policies, interpreting results, creating reports, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance. The analyst will take a risk-based approach to assess and remediate issues related to unauthorized storage or transmission of regulated data across cloud and on-premise environments.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Data Security Monitoring

-Review and analyze DSPM tool outputs to identify misconfigurations, unauthorized data flows, and storage of regulated data in non-approved locations.

-Monitor the movement of sensitive data across cloud and on-prem systems, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Risk Assessment & Governance

-Apply a risk-based methodology to prioritize remediation efforts.

-Maintain applicable risk register entries and document findings for governance reporting.
Collaboration

-Partner with the Enterprise Security team to validate technical controls.

-Work closely with the Chief Data Officer and Privacy Office to align DSPM findings with data governance and privacy requirements.

Compliance & Policy Alignment

-Ensure adherence to frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS 18, and other applicable regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA, etc. etc.).

-Support audits and compliance reviews by providing DSPM-related evidence.
Reporting & Communication

-Prepare dashboards and reports for leadership summarizing DSPM findings, trends, and risk posture.

-Communicate actionable insights to stakeholders in clear, business-focused language.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:


Information Security Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Information Security Analyst, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Information Security Analyst, V: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.


Preferences
Certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent.

Master’s degree in information security or another relevant field.

Experience with a DSPM tool.

3+ years that are specifically tied to GRC experience.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.

About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including:

For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah, please see our Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.


Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.


To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:


Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu


Online reports may be submitted at
oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/


To inquire about this posting, email:
employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.


The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.


This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.


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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
    • 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
    • 15 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References

Optional Documents

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

 

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