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**Open Date** 10/28/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43418B

**Job Title** Information Systems Auditors

**Working Title** Security Compliance Analyst

**Career Progression Track** P00

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Computer Employee

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00640 - CHPC Ctr for High Perform Computing

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $43,796 - $147,104

**Close Date** 01/28/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University of Utah’s Center for High Performance Computing ( CHPC ) seeks a Compliance Analyst to support cybersecurity and regulatory compliance for research projects involving regulated data. This role coordinates with institutional offices ( ISO , IRB , Privacy Office, GRC ) and research teams to ensure secure and compliant operations across CHPC systems. This role is part of a small, embedded security & compliance team with ample opportunities for cross training and skill growth.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as primary contact for CHPC regulated research compliance coordination.

+ Coordinate background checks and regulatory prerequisites for research personnel.

+ Research and interpret security requirements in collaboration with campus compliance offices.

+ Maintain and update policies, procedures, and acceptable use documentation.

+ Liaise with university departments to resolve outdated or unclear compliance practices.

+ Manage project documentation, including Needs Assessments and regulated research records.

+ Lead and document compliance meetings; assign and track action items.

+ Coordinate and track required user training for secure computing environments.

+ Monitor and respond to project-related tickets and communications.

+ Oversee IRB closeout processes

+ Coordinate with other offices to ensure required documentation is in place (e.g., BAAs, NDAs, ISAFs).

+ Support security & compliance audit preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

* Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for one year of related work experience) and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

* Familiarity with federal regulations such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC , HIPAA , etc.

* Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Equivalency Statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years directly related work experience).

Security Compliance Analyst, II:

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Security Compliance Analyst, III :

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Security Compliance Analyst, IV:

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Preferences

+ Experience with cybersecurity governance, risk, & compliance ( GRC ).

+ Experience with IT ticketing systems, such as Service Now.

+ Familiarity with IRB processes.

+ Certifications such as Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Security+, CRISC

+ Experience in higher education or regulated research environments.

+ Experience with compliance automation and compliance as code.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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._

_The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

_For more information:_

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

[email protected]

_or call 801-581-2300._

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

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

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