Information Security Analyst - IRO

Posting Number
req26968

Department
UITS Admin

Department Website Link
https://it.arizona.edu/

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

UITS invites applicants for the Information Security Analyst - IRO (Information Security Analyst III) position. The Information Security Analyst will provide expertise in the Information Resource Owner role for risk management of software contracts managed by the UITS organization. This role reviews software contracts to ensure data security obligations are met before contracts are finalized and works alongside the Information Security Office (ISO) to align data governance and university policy across the software contract lifecycle.

This position is based at the Tucson campus and may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to supervisor approval and department needs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review UITS-managed software contracts for data security policy alignment.
• Provide recommendations for software owners across all departments within the University to mitigate security risks.
• Construct, design, or perform daily reviews and monitor reports and notifications relating to security attacks that the University is currently under.
• Advise and collaborate with institutional stakeholders and campus partners to align strategic initiatives to improve security controls and software.
• Work with campus partners to improve and coordinate the University's preventative measures and response processes.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Information Security Office (ISO) to ensure data security policy updates.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience in information security analysis.
• Experience in technical writing.
• Experience with information security risk policies.
• Experience evaluating software contracts for data risks.
• Experience with stakeholder management.

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Information Technology

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$86,870 - $112,932

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
11

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
PC3

Job Family
Information Security

Job Function
Information Technology

Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
[email protected]

Open Date
9/9/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant