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Information Security Engineer - Identity Governance and Access Management

🇺🇸 Remote - Phoenix, Arizona 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $72K - $146K 💻 Cybersecurity 🗓️ November 11th, 2026
NIST GLBA CISSP

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Phoenix is hiring an Information Security Engineer - Identity Governance and Access Management. The role supports information security across the university, working with software developers, security analysts, compliance, and other stakeholders to configure security technologies, provide escalation support, and lead incident response. The engineer also serves as the subject matter expert for the Information Security Operations toolset and trains new security analysts.

Highlights
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Information Security Operations issues and as the information security interface for University of Phoenix Technology groups and project teams.
  • Lead incident response and investigations of suspected information security events, misuse, or compliance reviews.
  • Assist with responses to internal and external compliance audits, e-Discovery data collection, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments.
  • Maintain the hardware and software tools behind Information Security Operations and coordinate upkeep of systems such as anti-virus, intrusion detection, logging, and content filtering.
  • Review system designs and architectures to make security recommendations, and provide input to enterprise information security policies and standards.
  • Advise less experienced security analysts, train new analysts on current security technologies, and manage multiple security projects at once.
  • High school diploma or GED, four years of progressive information security experience, and four years with firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, anti-malware, forensics tools, encryption, VPNs, vulnerability scanners, Identity and Access Management, and directory services such as Active Directory and LDAP.
  • Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or SANS, experience with customer and workforce identities and identity lifecycle automation, and knowledge of ISO 27000, NIST, PCI, SOX, and GLBA requirements.
  • Annual pay range of $72,400 to $146,200, with a typical hiring range between the minimum and the $109,300 midpoint.
  • Fully remote position that may require after-hours support, including on-call rotation participation.

Information Security Engineer - Identity Governance and Access Management Full Description

General Information
Location: US-AZ - Phoenix
Position Type: Full Time
Virtual Eligible: Yes
Job Category: Information Technology
Ref #: 7643

About the Position
An Information Security Engineer- Identity Governance and Access Management supports information security functions across the enterprise. Interacts closely with customers, software developers, information security analysts, compliance, and other key stakeholders in order to support external projects, configure security technologies, train Information Security Analysts, provide security technology escalation support, lead incident response efforts and remediate security issues. Serves as a primary information security interface and knowledge support to all University of Phoenix Technology functional groups and project teams. Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Information Security Operations portfolio of tools, providing research, expert advice, and direction on configuration and management of the tools.

What You’ll Do
1. Act as a primary point of contact for all issues related to Information Security Operations.
2. Manage multiple security projects simultaneously.
3. Maintain hardware and software tools used to support Information Security Operations functions.
4. Act as a technical or security advisor for less experienced Security Analysts.
5. Lead incident response and investigations of suspected information security events, misuse, or compliance reviews.
6. Assist in responses to internal and external compliance audits, e-Discovery data collection, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
7. Coordinate maintenance of security-related systems (Anti-Virus, Intrusion Detection, Logging, Content filtering, etc.).
8. Review system designs and architectures and make security-related recommendations.
9. Provide input to enterprise- Information Security policies and standards.
10. Trains new Security Analysts on cutting edge security technologies.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
NOTE: The primary accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.

Job Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Minimum Education and Related Work Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Four (4) years of progressive experience in Information Security related roles
  • Four (4) years of experience with network and Security components, including firewall, intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-malware products, forensics tools, data encryption, VPNs, vulnerability scanners, multiple operating systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux, etc.), Identity and Access Management, and directory services (Active Directory, LDAP)
Additional Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Experience working across Identity and Fraud Squad
  • Experience with customer and Workforce Identities
  • Experience with automation of Identity Lifecycles, PR's and other activities
  • Experience managing a varied and heavy workload
  • Security related certifications e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, SANS (GESC, GCIA, etc.)
  • Knowledge of industry frameworks related to information security (e.g., ISO 27000, NIST, etc.)
  • In-depth knowledge of Information Security risks and countermeasures for Windows (PC and servers), MAC, Unix/Linux platforms
  • Experience with risk management methodologies and frameworks
  • A practical understanding of implementing technologies and processes in support of regulatory requirements (PCI, SOX, GLBA)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong business analysis skills
  • Strong communication skills required to discuss and present complex engineering principles
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment as an individual contributor
  • Ability to provide support after normal business hours, as needed (e.g., on-call rotation participation)
  • Resourceful, creative, innovative, results driven, and adaptable
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As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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Pay Range
The annual pay range for this position is $72,400 (minimum), $109,300 (midpoint), and $146,200 (maximum).*
*Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget. Compensation above the midpoint is generally associated with experienced, long-tenured employees who have demonstrated sustained performance and expertise in the role.
Your work is critical to helping adult learners achieve their dreams, and we’re committed to rewarding you for your efforts. We offer a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you achieve your health, financial, educational and work-life balance goals.
Full-time employees are eligible for:
  • Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program;
  • Competitive 401(k) employer match;
  • Substantial tuition discount for you and eligible dependents; and,
  • A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.*
*For more details around paid time off benefits, please click here.
Application Deadline is 11/30/2026.

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