Information Security Analysts

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 facilitates 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, identifying, reporting, and resolving security incidents.

Monitor, analyze, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, networks, databases, and Web-based security.

Conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor systems, networks, databases, and Web for potential breaches or 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, investigate, and resolve security incidents.

Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to all users and new employees.

Recommend and implement changes to enhance system security and prevent unauthorized access.

Research security trends, new methods, and techniques used in unauthorized access of data 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).

• 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.
• Assist local education agencies in meeting minimum cybersecurity standards.

• Information Security Analyst I
  Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) plus 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Entry‑level position in the General Professional track.
  Job Code: P34211, Grade: P14.
• Information Security Analyst II
  Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) plus 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) plus 2 years of directly related work experience. Developing‑level position in the General Professional track.
  Job Code: P34212, Grade: P17.
• Information Security Analyst III
  Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) plus 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) plus 4 years of directly related work experience. Career‑level position in the General Professional track.
  Job Code: P34213, Grade: P19.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (e.g., a 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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

This position may require a successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.