Information Security Specialist

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University of South Carolina is hiring an Information Security Specialist. This role involves maintaining and securing Student Affairs computer information systems, supporting Active Directory and authentication technologies, monitoring software compliance, and assisting with HIPAA and FERPA regulatory oversight. The specialist collaborates with various teams to ensure system security and provides training, documentation, and user support.

Highlights

Maintain Active Directory objects, policies, ADFS, SAML, web SSO, OAuth, and related authentication technologies.

Review identity, access, and audit logs in Active Directory to support investigations and policy validation.

Monitor division software and applications for Technology Review Board compliance.

Assist with HIPAA/FERPA compliance and federal/state regulations on sensitive data protection.

Support user security awareness, including phishing reports and training participation.

Collaborate with university IT teams to align security architecture and access controls.

Use PowerShell and scripting for automation and Group Policy management.

Required bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one year of related experience or equivalent certification/training.

Proficiency in computer hardware/software troubleshooting and related certifications preferred.

Salary range $63,557 to $95,336 with a benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, tuition assistance, and holidays.

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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 August 10, 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

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00488PO26
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)	Information Security Specialist
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 - $95,336
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	8:30 am – 5:00 pm, 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.

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.

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.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Information Security Specialist Are you passionate about protecting critical systems through secure identity and access management? Do you enjoy balancing security, compliance, and exceptional customer service? Want to help protect the technology that supports students, faculty, and staff? Looking for a role where your work directly contributes to a secure campus environment? We Have the Job for You! The Information Security Specialist will be responsible for the security, installation and maintenance of Student Affairs computer information systems. Provides network support and security services for the day-to-day operation of Student Affairs computer information systems. Participates in the installation and maintenance of new and existing software applications within Student Affairs. Provides support for Active Directory security groups and other specialized software applications throughout the division. Provides guidance of system capabilities, utilization, storage, security, access, maintenance, and operational issues and confers with users, staff and the HIPAA Compliance Officer to discuss the revision of new and existing systems. Primary duties include: Maintain Active Directory, user objects, computer objects, OU’s, policies. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), SAML, web Single Sign-on (SSO), OAuth and related authentication technologies. Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation. Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board. 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. Perks: Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find! 15 paid vacation days 15 paid sick days 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday) An engaging and collaborative environment. 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	Exercises sound judgment in organizing work, setting and adjusting priorities to balance customer interests, respond to changing needs and expectations, and meet divisional requirements, including working extended hours when necessary. Demonstrates strong ethical, professional, service-oriented, and interpersonal skills while providing excellent customer service in a positive, solutions-focused manner. Applies strong problem-solving skills and demonstrates the ability to learn, adapt, and grow within the area of focus.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Maintain Active Directory, user objects, computer objects, OU’s, policies. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), SAML, web Single Sign-on (SSO), OAuth and related authentication technologies. Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation. Create/Delete, modify and troubleshoot Group Policies. Support, investigate and validate the implementation of security policies such as Conditional Access, Insider-Risk Management, DSPM for AI, Data Loss Prevention Information Protection, and endpoint compliance. Assist with user support and awareness, responding to security-related inquiries, phishing reports, and training participation. Collaborate with DoIT Division of Information Technology teams to ensure alignment with security architecture, shared service boundaries, and tool access. Perform other security functions as assigned by the HIPAA and Security Compliance Officer
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	50

Job Duty	Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation. Assists with data analysis using a variety of IT software. Monitor and investigate assigned security alerts from tools.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board. Assists with audits for divisional software and hardware. Creating, analyze, test and implement Group Policies. Use third party and native automation with PowerShell and other scripting methods.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job 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	5

Job 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.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date	06/26/2026
Job Close Date	08/10/2026
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 August 10, 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/208627
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

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* 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
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