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Security Compliance Analyst
- University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
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Details
**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+ Liaise with university departments to resolve outdated or unclear compliance practices.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._
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_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_
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_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_
_801-581-8365_
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