Job Information
University of Utah Cyber Security Event Analyst in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 11/22/2024
Requisition Number PRN40380B
Job Title Computer Technician
Working Title Cyber Security Event Analyst
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F, 7am-11pm (Rotating)
Hybrid schedule – 1+ day in office per week
Occasional weekend and holiday shift
VP Area President
Department 00954 - UIT Systems & Security
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $29/hr
Close Date 02/20/2025
Priority Review Date
Job Summary
The University of Utah has an opportunity for a Cyber Security Event Analyst to help support our Information Security and Compliance goals. The analyst will follow detailed operational process and procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate critical information security events and incidents. Located in Salt Lake City, in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education and a member of the PAC -12 Conference. Salt Lake City combines the amenities of a major metropolitan area of more than one million people with the friendliness and ease of living of a small, Western city. Seven major ski resorts are within an hour’s drive from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake is also home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, the Utah Ballet, several professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
University Information Technology, the central IT service provider for campus, reports to the Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the University of Utah’s most critical common IT resources including the campus network; the Campus Information Services ( CIS ) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration services; high performance and research computing; information security; teaching and learning technologies; software licensing; and a host of other systems and applications. For more information about UIT visit http://www.it.utah.edu.
Responsibilities
Monitoring the SIEM for new alerts; investigating and escalating to senior staff as necessary
Providing feedback on efficacy of existing security rule sets
Perform and document operational tasks and compliance checks as required
Document event analysis and daily tasks in sufficient detail that the analysis process can be passed to other information security personnel
Other tasks as required
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a computer related field and two years of experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated computer skills, human relations and effective communication skills are required.
Preferences
Basic understanding of enterprise networking concepts ( TCP /IP, routing, switch)
Familiarity with:
o Coding and database languages
o Firewall management and intrusion detection systems
o Windows, UNIX , Linux, MacOS operating systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to break complicated technical concepts into terms a non-technical person can understand
Ability to work as part of a team
Willingness for continued professional development
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
About UIT :University Information Technology ( UIT ), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’sChief Information Officerand is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services ( CIS ) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
About the University of Utah : Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home toarts and museum venuesand a member of theBIG -12 Conference.Skiing and snowboarding opportunitiesare a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities frombiking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to theUtah Symphony and Opera,Ballet West,professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
University of Utah Benefits
·Health, dental, and wellness coverage
Automatic and immediately vested14.2% employer contributionto personal retirement account (401a)
Freepublic transportation pass(Utah Transit Authority)
·Paid leave time
·Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members
More information:https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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 ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.