Data Security Analyst Sr

Details Open Date 10/03/2024 Requisition Number PRN40003B Job Title Data Security Analyst Sr Working Title Data Security Analyst Sr Job Grade G FLSA Code Computer Employee Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area President Department 00954 - UIT Systems & Security Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $88,000 - $120,000 Close Date Job Summary The Data Security Analyst Senior position in the Information Security Office ( ISO ) is responsible for leading and supporting security initiatives which mitigate risk and ensure system and data integrity at the University of Utah and University Health Care. This includes providing security guidance and technical risk assessments of new or ongoing projects, responding to and analyzing security incidents, and implementing new security technologies or processes. This is a highly collaborative position which requires strong analytical and communication skills. This position is hybrid, requiring the selected candidate to either reside in or be willing to move to the Salt Lake City area. Responsibilities Responsibilities Communicate security and operational risks, incident details, and mitigation strategies to senior management and relevant stakeholders. Coordinate with IT teams and system administrators to ensure cohesive security strategy and control implementations. Collaborate in the development of action plans to improve security posture. Assist the University in meeting Information Security compliance obligations. Contribute to incident response procedures, participate in incident response activities, and help develop strategies to prevent future occurrences. Analyze indicators of compromise from endpoints, servers, and cloud environments to identify the root cause of breaches, malware infections, or other security issues. Provide security evaluations and guidance regarding new technologies or processes. Assist in legal discovery, evidence acquisition, and preservation. Support the Security Operations Center ( SOC ) with tools, data, and guidance. Stay up-to-date concerning emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security solutions through research and industry sources. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Minimum Qualifications Qualifications Requires a bachelors degree in area of specialty, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences Preferences A familiarity with security industry standards (i.e. NIST 800-53, ISO / IEC 27001, CIS Controls, etc.). Experience with compliance standards including HIPAA , FISMA , PCI , and FERPA . Experience with information security in a higher-education or healthcare setting. One or more security-specific certifications ( CISSP , CISA , etc.). One or more of the following: a.) Experience with Microsoft XDR (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, etc.), or similar industry offerings. b.) Experience configuring security safeguards on cloud platforms ( AWS /Azure/ GCP ). c.) Experience maintaining enterprise Security Information and Event Management ( SIEM ) systems. Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information About UIT: University Information Technology ( UIT ), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the Us Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the Us shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services ( CIS ) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services. About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utahs system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG -12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities. University of Utah Benefits Health, dental, and wellness coverage Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a) Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority) Paid leave time Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members More information: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ 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. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinators office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.