Cyber Security Risk & Compliance Analyst

Cyber Security Risk & Compliance Analyst

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The Cyber Security Risk & Compliance Analyst is responsible for assessing and managing cybersecurity risks across the university’s IT environment while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and institutional security policies. This position plays a key role in identifying vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, monitoring compliance controls, and providing actionable recommendations to strengthen the university’s overall security and compliance posture.

The role is with the Security Incident Operations Center (SIOC) team and works to optimize detection capabilities, improve response, and maintain proactive threat response protocols. The security operations engineer ensures that the university's IT assets remain resilient against evolving security threats while delivering high-quality service to stakeholders across the institution.

This position is On-site
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• Requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience.

• 3-5 years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards.
• Experience with GRC platforms.
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with audit processes and evidence collection.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Compliance or risk management certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISM).
• Experience with specific industry regulations (FERPA, GLBA, PCI DSS).
• Knowledge of business process mapping and documentation.
• Experience with policy management systems.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory research.

• Occasional after-hours work for incident response or change management work in designated maintenance windows.
• Participation in on-call rotation (applicable positions).
• Occasional travel required for training, conferences, or other events.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Applications close on:
January 31, 2026.

$61,591 - $70,000.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Legal

Industry: Higher Education