University of Utah ยท 2 hours ago
Information Security Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $131K/yr
2+ years expUniversity of Utah is seeking an Information Security Engineer to lead and support security initiatives that mitigate risk and ensure system and data integrity. The role involves providing security guidance, conducting risk assessments, and responding to security incidents while collaborating with various teams.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist the University in meeting Information Security compliance obligations
Contribute to incident response procedures, participate in incident response activities, and help develop strategies to prevent future occurrences
Analyze indicators of compromise from endpoints, servers, and cloud environments to identify the root cause of breaches, malware infections, or other security issues
Provide security evaluations and guidance regarding new technologies or processes
Assist in legal discovery, evidence acquisition, and preservation
Support the Security Operations Center (SOC) with tools, data, and guidance
Stay up-to-date concerning emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security solutions through research and industry sources
Qualification
Required
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
Information Security Engineer, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree
Information Security Engineer, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience
Information Security Engineer, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 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
Information Security Engineer, V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience
Information Security Engineer, VI: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience
Information Security Engineer, VII: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience
Preferred
A thorough understanding of security industry standards (i.e. NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls, etc.)
Experience with compliance standards including HIPAA, FISMA, PCI, and FERPA
Experience with information security in a higher-education or healthcare setting
One or more security-specific certifications (CISSP, CISA, etc.)
Experience with Data Security Posture Management, both on-premises and Cloud/SaaS
Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels, Email, SharePoint, and OneDrive access controls
Data Loss Prevention tools, tactics, and procedures
Data cataloging, classification, discovery, and governance; overall data security
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Nicholson
Special Assistant to CFO
Bruce Hunter
Interim Chief Innovation and Economic Engagement Officer
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