University of Nebraska System
Listed on 2026-07-01
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Business Analyst
Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst (GRC Analyst)
The Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst (GRC Analyst) will serve as a key member of the Research IT team at the University of Nebraska. The GRC Analyst for Research is responsible for the assessment and documentation of the University's compliance and risk posture as they relate to its Research information assets. The person in this position will focus on collaboration, review, and compliance with regulatory standards by campus research entities.
The regulatory standards include, but are not limited to, NIST 800-171, CMMC, and DFARS. Responsible for developing and maintaining cybersecurity control documentation and complying with cybersecurity standards. This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.
University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 years experience in Information Technology or with risk management frameworks and compliance practices
- Knowledge of NIST standards and other applicable research compliance frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement standards, guidelines, compliance frameworks and best practices
- Experience performing risk assessments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree
- Information security and compliance related training or certifications such as CISSP or CRISC
- Understanding of information security standards and regulatory regulations related to higher education (FERPA, PCI, HIPAA)
- Experience with in a higher education environment
The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting University staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.
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