Announcement

Details

Open Date
07/14/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45555B

Job Title
Information Security Analysts

Working Title
Information Security Analysts

Career Progression Track
P00

Track Level
P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

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

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8 AM - 5 PM
Hybrid

VP Area
President

Department
00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
60,000-105,000

Close Date
09/02/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Utah Education Network (UEN) keeps Utah's K-12 schools connected through reliable, statewide internet service. In collaboration with the Utah Cyber Center, UEN is facilitating the Education Security Services program which provides K-12 schools with cybersecurity resources, incident response support, and breach coordination services.

As an Information Security Analyst, you'll play a key role in protecting Utah's education community by monitoring security systems from unauthorized users, and identifying, reporting, and resolving security incidents.

Information Security Analysts

Monitor, analyze, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, network, databases, and Web-based security. Conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor systems, network, databases, and Web for potential system breaches / intrusions. Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs. Respond to alerts from information security tools. Report, investigate, and resolve security incidents. Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to all users and new employees. Recommend and implement changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access. Research security trends, new methods, and techniques used in unauthorized access of data in order to preemptively eliminate the possibility of system breach. Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws. May oversee internal or external systems security (i.e. cloud services).

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

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.

Information Security Analyst, I

Monitor, analyze, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, network, databases, and Web-based security. Conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor systems, network, databases, and Web for potential system breaches / intrusions. Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs. Respond to alerts from information security tools. Report, investigate, and resolve security incidents. Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to all users and new employees. Recommend and implement changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access. Research security trends, new methods, and techniques used in unauthorized access of data in order to preemptively eliminate the possibility of system breach. Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws. May oversee internal or external systems security (i.e. cloud services). Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P34211

Grade: P14

Information Security Analyst, II

Monitor, analyze, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, network, databases, and Web-based security. Conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor systems, network, databases, and Web for potential system breaches / intrusions. Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs. Respond to alerts from information security tools. Report, investigate, and resolve security incidents. Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to all users and new employees. Recommend and implement changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access. Research security trends, new methods, and techniques used in unauthorized access of data in order to preemptively eliminate the possibility of system breach. Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws. May oversee internal or external systems security (i.e. cloud services). Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P34212

Grade: P17

Information Security Analyst, III

Monitor, analyze, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, network, databases, and Web-based security. Conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor systems, network, databases, and Web for potential system breaches / intrusions. Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs. Respond to alerts from information security tools. Report, investigate, and resolve security incidents. Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to all users and new employees. Recommend and implement changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access. Research security trends, new methods, and techniques used in unauthorized access of data in order to preemptively eliminate the possibility of system breach. Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws. May oversee internal or external systems security (i.e. cloud services). Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P34213

Grade: P19

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, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Information Security Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

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.

Preferences

- 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.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.