University of Arizona · 4 hours ago
Senior Compliance Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expThe University of Arizona Global Campus is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Compliance Engineer to join their team. This role is primarily responsible for managing and directing compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to information technology systems and processes.
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain information security compliance solutions to protect UAGC's IT infrastructure
Evaluate and manage system compliance across the institution, including monitoring, documenting, and reporting changes to ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, and other relevant regulations
Investigate and respond to potential compliance incidents, coordinating with relevant teams to mitigate risks and ensure timely resolution
Conduct, manage, and review regular vulnerability scans and logs, assigning remediation tasks and following up to completion
Ensure that information compliance concerns are integrated into UAGC's business strategies, requirements, and projects, supporting the alignment of IT initiatives with overall institutional goals
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and analyze business impacts and exposure based on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks
Develop and execute corrective action plans (CAP), ensuring alignment with the college’s strategic goals and regulatory requirements
Provide continuous monitoring of the information security program, creating and updating CAPs and managing progress to completion as needed
Establish metrics and a reporting framework to measure the efficiency, effectiveness, and maturity level of the security program
Prepare and present detailed reports on the status of the information security program to senior leadership, including an annual enterprise risk assessment
Serve as the primary information security liaison with the Information Security Office, the University Privacy Program Office, and other regulatory bodies
Collaborate with UITS ISO, the HIPAA Privacy Office, and other regulatory entities as the primary liaison during any actual or potential information security events
Act as a security expert in application development, database design, and network security, collaborating with teams to ensure security measures are integrated into all projects
Participate in the development of data management plans for researchers, ensuring information security and HIPAA compliance
Ensure effective communication and collaboration between UAGC's and relevant stakeholders on matters related to information security, compliance, and risk management
Manage the development and enforcement of policies, procedures, and standards
Ensure that compliance policies are reviewed and updated, if necessary, on a regular scheduled basis
Manage and develop processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices in regard to databases and application development
Research, design, and advocate for the adoption of new technologies that enhance UAGC's information security posture
Stay informed of current trends, news, and developments in information technology related to HIPAA compliance, vulnerabilities, security breaches, and malicious attacks
Periodically review UAGC's security control set, overseeing the introduction and implementation of new security tools and platforms as necessary
Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for all security-related activities, ensuring it meets regulatory requirements and is accessible to relevant stakeholders
Provide leadership and guidance on information security topics, including the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree AND Minimum of 8 years of directly relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant work experience
Skill in critical thinking to address compliance challenges
Knowledge of and ability to apply regulatory frameworks related to data privacy, security, and compliance (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA, PCI-DSS, GLBA, CPRA and GDPR)
Knowledge of industry best practices related to IT compliance and risk management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred
Relevant experience in higher education
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to UA recreation and cultural activities
And more!
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
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