Cyber Security Risk & Compliance Analyst

About This Role

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.

About Us

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.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and six years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, etc)
• Knowledge of business process mapping and documentation
• Experience with policy management systems
• Understanding of legal and regulatory research

Additional Role Information:

• 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

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on: 5/29/26

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$61,591-$70,000