University of Utah

Department 00954 - UIT Systems & Security Job Summary

Information Security Analysts

The incumbent will play a critical role in safeguarding regulated data across the enterprise by monitoring and analyzing the organization’s data security posture. This position focuses on configuring Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) settings and policies, interpreting results, creating reports, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance. The analyst will take a risk-based approach to assess and remediate issues related to unauthorized storage or transmission of regulated data across cloud and on-premise environments.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Data Security Monitoring

• 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.

Risk Assessment & Governance

• Apply a risk-based methodology to prioritize remediation efforts.
• Maintain applicable risk register entries and document findings for governance reporting.

Collaboration

• 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.

Compliance & Policy Alignment

• 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.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare dashboards and reports for leadership summarizing DSPM findings, trends, and risk posture.
• Communicate actionable insights to stakeholders in clear, business-focused language.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

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.

Preferences

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.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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