University of Utah ยท 17 hours ago
Information Security Analysts
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $131K/yr
6+ years expThe University of Utah is a flagship institution in higher education, and they are seeking Information Security Analysts to safeguard regulated data across the enterprise. The role involves monitoring data security posture, configuring policies, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with various regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
Apply a risk-based methodology to prioritize remediation efforts
Maintain applicable risk register entries and document findings for governance reporting
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
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
Prepare dashboards and reports for leadership summarizing DSPM findings, trends, and risk posture
Communicate actionable insights to stakeholders in clear, business-focused language
Qualification
Required
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 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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years
Flex spending accounts
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
A wellness program to promote health and quality of life
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Special Assistant to CFO
Bruce Hunter
Interim Chief Innovation and Economic Engagement Officer
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