Information Security Engineers

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The University of Utah is hiring Information Security Engineers to design and manage the university's Identity and Access Management (IAM) ecosystem, particularly supporting dynamic research environments. They will act as the primary systems engineer for Okta/Auth0 tenants, ensuring secure and seamless authentication solutions for research workflows while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Highlights

Manage Okta and Auth0 IAM environments, including policy and advanced API configuration.

Automate user lifecycle management using SCIM and Just-In-Time provisioning.

Assist with compliance audits ensuring adherence to institutional and federal research standards.

Lead secure authentication integration for HPC resources and multi-cloud data platforms.

Implement and troubleshoot protocols such as SAML, OIDC/OAuth 2.0, LDAP, and RADIUS.

Design and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations including enterprise connections and self-service portals.

Provide Tier 3 support for complex authentication issues and security incidents.

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including architecture diagrams and operational runbooks.

Requires a bachelor’s degree plus 8 years, or a master’s degree plus 6 years of related experience.

Preferred experience includes automation (Terraform, Python, PowerShell), HPC Linux environments, regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, NIST 800-171), and secrets management tools like BeyondTrust.

Salary range: $100,000 to $147,000 annually.

Position is full-time, day shift within University Information Technology’s Systems & Security department.

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Open Date	05/20/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45137B
Job Title	Information Security Engineers
Working Title	Systems Engineer
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P4 - Advanced
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
VP Area	President
Department	00954 - UIT Systems & Security
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	100,000-147,000
Close Date	08/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Information Security Engineer The University of Utah is seeking a Research Authentication System Administrator to design and manage our IAM ecosystem in a dynamic research environment with HPC clusters, diverse repositories, and specialized applications. you will work to eliminate “authentication friction” for our university research while continuing a rigorous security posture. You will serve as the primary systems engineer for our Okta/Auth0 tenants, acting as a bridge between complex security systems and the specialized needs of the research community and the University’s IAM services. 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.
Responsibilities	Information Security Engineer IAM Architecture & Administration: Manage and fine-tune Okta and/or Auth0 environments, including tenant management, policy definition, and advanced API configurations. Lifecycle Management: Automate user onboarding and offboarding using SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) and implement Just-In-Time (JIT) provisioning for project-based access. Compliance & Audit: Assist with internal and external compliance audits, making sure that authentication logs and access controls meet institutional and federal research standard Research Integration: Lead the onboarding and configuration of authentication for scientific workflows, assuring secure access to HPC resources and multi-cloud data platforms. Protocol Expertise: Implement and troubleshoot industry-standard protocols, including SAML, OIDC/OAuth 2.0, LDAP, and RADIUS, to ensure interoperability across platforms. SSO Strategy: Design and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations, including enterprise connections and self-service portals. • Compliance & Governance: Ensure all identity controls align with University Policy 4-004 and meet regulatory requirements including HIPAA and NIST 800-171. • Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 3 support for complex authentication issues, token/claims failures, and identity-related security incidents. • Architecture & Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration standards, and operational runbooks. Job Code: P34204 Grade: P22
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). Information Security Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	* Automation: Experience with Octa Services, Terraform, Python, or PowerShell for automating IAM workflows. * Research/HPC Knowledge: Familiarity with Linux-based research environments and High-Performance Computing. * Regulatory Knowledge: Experience working within regulated data frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, or NIST 800-171. * Vaulting Solutions: Experience with BeyondTrust or similar secrets management tools.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	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. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

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* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* 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
* I am a U.S. citizen. It is anticipated that this position will involve access to federally funded research that is subject to federal sponsorship regulatory restrictions (e.g. certain export control, data security, acquisition regulations, or federal contract clauses) that mandate U.S. citizen participation only.
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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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Announcement

Details

Open Date	05/20/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45137B
Job Title	Information Security Engineers
Working Title	Systems Engineer
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P4 - Advanced
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
VP Area	President
Department	00954 - UIT Systems & Security
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	100,000-147,000
Close Date	08/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Information Security Engineer The University of Utah is seeking a Research Authentication System Administrator to design and manage our IAM ecosystem in a dynamic research environment with HPC clusters, diverse repositories, and specialized applications. you will work to eliminate “authentication friction” for our university research while continuing a rigorous security posture. You will serve as the primary systems engineer for our Okta/Auth0 tenants, acting as a bridge between complex security systems and the specialized needs of the research community and the University’s IAM services. 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.
Responsibilities	Information Security Engineer IAM Architecture & Administration: Manage and fine-tune Okta and/or Auth0 environments, including tenant management, policy definition, and advanced API configurations. Lifecycle Management: Automate user onboarding and offboarding using SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) and implement Just-In-Time (JIT) provisioning for project-based access. Compliance & Audit: Assist with internal and external compliance audits, making sure that authentication logs and access controls meet institutional and federal research standard Research Integration: Lead the onboarding and configuration of authentication for scientific workflows, assuring secure access to HPC resources and multi-cloud data platforms. Protocol Expertise: Implement and troubleshoot industry-standard protocols, including SAML, OIDC/OAuth 2.0, LDAP, and RADIUS, to ensure interoperability across platforms. SSO Strategy: Design and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations, including enterprise connections and self-service portals. • Compliance & Governance: Ensure all identity controls align with University Policy 4-004 and meet regulatory requirements including HIPAA and NIST 800-171. • Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 3 support for complex authentication issues, token/claims failures, and identity-related security incidents. • Architecture & Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration standards, and operational runbooks. Job Code: P34204 Grade: P22
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). Information Security Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	* Automation: Experience with Octa Services, Terraform, Python, or PowerShell for automating IAM workflows. * Research/HPC Knowledge: Familiarity with Linux-based research environments and High-Performance Computing. * Regulatory Knowledge: Experience working within regulated data frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, or NIST 800-171. * Vaulting Solutions: Experience with BeyondTrust or similar secrets management tools.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	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. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* 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
* I am a U.S. citizen. It is anticipated that this position will involve access to federally funded research that is subject to federal sponsorship regulatory restrictions (e.g. certain export control, data security, acquisition regulations, or federal contract clauses) that mandate U.S. citizen participation only.
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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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