Western Governors University · 9 hours ago
Associate IT Security Analyst, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Salt Lake City Office
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$66K/yr - $98K/yr
1+ years expWestern Governors University is dedicated to expanding access to higher education through innovative online programs. The Associate IT Security Analyst will support the Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) program by assisting with security policy management, compliance tasks, and security awareness initiatives, contributing to a strong security culture within the organization.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support the security policy and standards lifecycle, including coordinating reviews, tracking updates, and helping maintain related documentation
Help track, document, and maintain policy exceptions and approvals to support audit and compliance needs
Assist with regulatory and privacy compliance tasks in partnership with Legal and other GRC stakeholders
Support monthly employee phishing simulations, including setup, monitoring, and reporting on results and trends
Help administer employee security awareness and required annual training, including enrollment, tracking, and reporting completion
Assist with student security awareness plan development, content coordination, and execution of awareness activities
Support Human Risk Program documentation, metrics, dashboards, and ongoing program activities
Contribute to Cybersecurity Awareness Month planning, communications, and events
Assist with Data Privacy Week materials, messaging, and engagement campaigns across the university
Support the Security Ambassadors Program through coordination, communications, and tracking engagement
Maintain GRC documentation, dashboards, and operational tracking tools in partnership with Information Security and GRC team members
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Approximately one year of experience in IT, information security, governance, compliance, communications, or a related field; internships, academic projects, or part‑time roles are welcome
Exposure to core information security concepts such as security awareness, risk management, and policy development, with a strong interest in growing these skills
Ability to review and interpret basic data sets (for example, reports, training results, or policy feedback) and summarize key observations
Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with purpose, clarity, and accuracy to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills, with a solution‑focused mindset
Ability to work well with others in complementary roles, collaborate across teams, and follow through on commitments
Preferred
Familiarity with security awareness platforms, phishing simulation tools, or learning management systems
Experience supporting communications, training content, or awareness campaigns (e.g., newsletters, intranet posts, email campaigns)
Coursework, certifications, or personal projects related to cybersecurity, GRC, privacy, or human risk management
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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