Western Governors University · 5 hours ago
IT Security Analyst II- (AppSec)
SLC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $158K/yr
3+ years expWestern Governors University is committed to expanding access to higher education through innovative online degree programs. They are seeking a Security Analyst II focused on Application Security to strengthen their security posture across applications and networks, respond to security incidents, and collaborate with engineering teams to protect sensitive data.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on expertise in information security with a focus on Zero Trust Architecture, cloud security, and network engineering for WGU’s applications and services
Lead and participate in security activities such as penetration testing, incident handling, digital forensics, continuous monitoring, and intrusion detection and prevention
Collaborate with architects, risk professionals, and other technical specialists to design, build, and integrate security tools, controls, and procedures into existing and new systems
Evaluate, select, test, and implement security-focused products and services, ensuring they align with WGU’s technical standards and Zero Trust strategy
Operate and tune security tools and processes (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, firewalls, logging, ticketing) while maintaining clear, current documentation for security systems and procedures
Investigate and remediate unusual or risky security configurations across applications, infrastructure, and cloud services, driving continuous improvement of security practices
Mentor and supervise less experienced security analysts, providing coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance on security best practices and tools
Qualification
Required
CISSP or equivalent knowledge and experience in information security
3 or more years of hands-on experience in Information Security, Security Engineering, Cloud Security Engineering, or Network Security Engineering
Practical experience with Zero Trust Architecture and related tools such as NordLayer, Cloudflare One, Zscaler, Twingate, and/or Palo Alto Networks
Strong background in securing and administering network devices and operating systems, including configuration hardening and access control
Demonstrated experience analyzing SIEM, network, event, security, and IDS alert logs, and working with security industry standards and frameworks (including MITRE ATT&CK)
Proven experience in incident handling, computer forensics, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, antivirus, and centralized logging / syslog
Scripting experience in languages such as Bash or Python with a strong working knowledge of automation to improve security operations and reduce manual effort
Experience working with compliance and regulatory requirements and interpreting and implementing security standards in a corporate environment
Preferred
8 or more years of information security experience, especially in Application Security roles
Experience designing and deploying security solutions in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, and with endpoint security platforms
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK, AWS security certifications, or similar, plus experience creating end‑user security documentation and operating guides
Benefits
Bonuses
Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
Health savings account and flexible spending account
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Legal and identity theft coverage
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing program
Discounted WGU tuition
Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
11 paid holidays
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University focuses on improving lives by creating pathways to opportunity for its students.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Kauffman Foundation
2025-05-08Grant
Leadership Team
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
Kacey Thorne
Senior Director, Academic Strategic Initiatives
Recent News
2025-12-02
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