Information Security Analyst, Senior

The Information Security Office Governance, Risk, and Compliance team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Security Analyst, Senior (Information Security Analyst IV). This position is responsible for ensuring the University's cybersecurity program meets regulatory, sponsor, and contractual requirements through strong framework alignment, research assurance, compliance governance, and thirdparty risk management. The role serves as a key bridge between information security, research, procurement, and executive leadership, translating complex cybersecurity expectations into practical, defensible programs. By shaping strategy, maintaining critical documentation, and advising stakeholders, this position helps protect sensitive data while enabling the University's teaching and research mission.

Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment. If you are selected for this position and are employed to work remotely from outside of Arizona, your overtime exemption status will depend on the laws of the state where you perform your work. For employees working outside of Arizona, you may be hired as an hourly employee in accordance with state laws. A comparable hourly rate range would be $48.03 - $62.44. These changes would not affect the position duties as outlined.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Cybersecurity Framework Alignment and Program Documentation
  • Ensure the University's enterprise security program maintains documented, defensible alignment with recognized cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Lead ongoing alignment with NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5, monitor framework updates, and assess their applicability to University systems and processes.
  • Maintain and manage crosswalks and mappings to additional regulatory and sponsor-driven frameworks, including CMMC, GLBA, HIPAA, NSF RIG, FDA Part 11, SCF, and emerging cybersecurity requirements.
• Research Cybersecurity Assurance
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve cybersecurity assurance programs that demonstrate the maturity and adequacy of security controls supporting University research activities.
  • Collaborate directly with Principal Investigators (PIs), research staff, and system administrators to ensure research workflows, systems, and data environments meet University baseline security standards and specific sponsor or regulatory cybersecurity requirements.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert supporting inquiries related to research cybersecurity.
• GLBA Compliance Program Management
  • In partnership with the University's Qualified Individual (QI) and senior leadership through the GLBA Compliance Governance Committee, design, implement, and maintain the University's comprehensive Written Information Security Program (WISP).
  • Ensure the program includes appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect customer information.
  • Support governance, risk management, documentation, and reporting activities to demonstrate ongoing GLBA compliance.
• Vendor and Contract Security Oversight
  • Develop, implement, and sustain a University-wide vendor and contract security strategy to manage thirdparty cybersecurity risk.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain Services and the Office of Research Contracts & Agreements to ensure downstream vendor security controls meet institutional requirements and upstream sponsor obligations are met.
  • Provide strategic guidance on security-related contract language, review thirdparty security documentation (e.g., SOC reports), and offer advisory services during contract negotiations and vendor management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk management frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53, and their application in large, complex organizations.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements such as GLBA, HIPAA, CMMC, and research sponsor cybersecurity expectations (e.g., NSF, FDA).
• Knowledge of thirdparty risk management concepts and vendor security assessment practices.
• Knowledge of research computing environments and the unique cybersecurity risks associated with academic research.
• Skill in developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, standards, and formal program documentation.
• Skill in analyzing and mapping security controls across multiple regulatory and industry frameworks.
• Skill in reviewing contracts and thirdparty security reports (e.g., SOC 2) and providing riskbased recommendations.
• Skill in facilitating crossfunctional collaboration among technical staff, researchers, legal, procurement, and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity and compliance concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance, security risk, and operational needs in a researchintensive academic environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and influence outcomes without direct authority.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience with cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance programs.
• Experience working with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, GLBA, HIPAA, or similar standards.
• Experience with cybersecurity compliance, assurance, or risk management in a regulated environment.
• Experience with vendor security reviews, third-party risk assessments, contract reviews, or SOC reports.
• Experience developing cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, or program documentation.

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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The Grade Range for
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