Data Security Analyst jobs in Utah

Details

Open Date 02/14/2024

Requisition Number PRN37705B

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 $60,700 to $115,300

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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 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.

Responsibilities

· Communicate security risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

· Collaborate with IT teams, system administrators, and network security analysts to ensure cohesive security strategy and technical implementations.

· Collaborate in the development of action plans to improve security posture.

· Assist the University in meeting compliance obligations regarding information security.

· Contribute to incident response procedures and play a key role in incident response activities and help develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.

· Analyze digital evidence from endpoints, servers, and cloud environments to identify the root cause of breaches, malware infections, or other security issues.

· Provide security evaluation and guidance regarding new technologies or processes.

· Assist in legal discovery and evidence acquisition and preservation.

· Support and configure security safeguards in major cloud platforms.

· Participate in security assessments of departments and colleges.

· Evaluate, select, implement, and maintain endpoint security solutions such as endpoint detection and response ( EDR ). This will include working with portions of the Microsoft Extended Detection and Response suite.

· Support the Security Operations Center ( SOC ) leverage technology and data to accomplish their responsibilities.

· Stay up-to-date and informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security solutions through research and industry publications.

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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s 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

- One or more security-specific certifications ( CISSP , CISA , etc.)

- A thorough understanding of security industry standards ( NIST 800-53, ISO / IEC 27001, etc.)

- Experience with compliance standards including HIPAA , FISMA , PCI , and FERPA .

- Formal vulnerability assessment and penetration testing experience.

- Experience related to large-scale incident response and digital forensics.

- Experience with information security in a higher-education or healthcare setting.

- Experience with endpoint detection and response software suites ( EDR ) is preferred.

Department Specific Qualifications

- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience in related fields.

- Two or more years of progressively responsible information security experience.

- Knowledge and understanding of information security risk concepts and principles.

- Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

About UIT :University Information Technology ( UIT ) (https://it.utah.edu/) , the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’sChief Information Officer (https://it.utah.edu/cio/) and is responsible for many of the U’s 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 Utah’s system of higher education, home toarts and museum venues (https://www.utah.edu/arts/) and a member of thePac-12 Conference (https://utahutes.com/) .Skiing and snowboarding opportunities (https://www.utah.com/destinations/ski-resorts/) are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities frombiking to hiking to fishing abound (https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) . Salt Lake City is home to theUtah Symphony and Opera (https://usuo.org/) ,Ballet West (https://balletwest.org/) ,professional sports teams (https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/sports/professional-sports/) , and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.

University of Utah Benefits

• Health, dental, and wellness coverage (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/health\\\_wellness.php)
• Automatic and immediately vested14.2% employer contribution (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/retire\\\_401aPlan.php) to personal retirement account (401a)
• Freepublic transportation pass (https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/) (Utah Transit Authority)
• Paid leave time (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/paidLeave.php)
• 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 veteran’s 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 Coordinator’s 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.