Information Security Analysts

Summary

The University of Utah is seeking Information Security Analysts to support the Utah Education Network (UEN) in providing cybersecurity resources to K-12 schools. The role involves monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, and implementing security measures to protect information systems.

Responsibilities

• Threat detection and threat hunting activities across large datasets, involving multiple sources
• Incident response handling for detected incidents, and coordination of incident response activities
• Security control implementation across multiple organizations
• Mentor other data security analysts
• Develop incident response automations and workflows
• Conduct state-wide training and security briefings for education organizations
• Assisting local education agencies meet minimum cybersecurity standards

Skills

• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree for Information Security Analyst, I
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience for Information Security Analyst, II
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience for Information Security Analyst, III
• 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)
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
• Solid understanding of dynamic threat landscapes and their compensating controls
• Demonstrated capability to analyze large datasets for security threats
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex risks to stakeholders
• Experienced systems administration for enterprise services
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of data security analysts
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cybersecurity monitoring
• Experienced in planning and accomplishing goals
• Experienced in leading and mentoring others

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree for Information Security Analyst, I
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience for Information Security Analyst, II
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience for Information Security Analyst, III
• 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)

Nice to Haves

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
• Solid understanding of dynamic threat landscapes and their compensating controls
• Demonstrated capability to analyze large datasets for security threats
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex risks to stakeholders
• Experienced systems administration for enterprise services
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of data security analysts
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cybersecurity monitoring
• Experienced in planning and accomplishing goals
• Experienced in leading and mentoring others

Benefits

• Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Work Schedule Summary: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 8 AM – 5 PMHybrid