Security Analyst

Brigham Young University

Base: $88,000 to $154,000 depending on level; bonu...
Security event monitoring and analysis
Incident investigation and response
Vulnerability management
The Security Analyst role at BYU protects four higher-education institutions and influences security posture at an enterprise scale while collaborating with a broad range of IT professionals to reduce institutional risk

Job Summary

  • The Security Analyst role at BYU protects four higher-education institutions and influences security posture at an enterprise scale while collaborating with a broad range of IT professionals to reduce institutional risk.
  • The position offers a rotational model across core security pillars to build both depth and breadth of skills, supported by hands-on experience, professional development, and mentorship.
  • In addition to competitive pay, the role includes excellent benefits such as a generous 401k contribution, paid holidays and vacation, tuition benefits, medical/dental coverage, and wellness programs.

Matching Summary

The Security Analyst role at BYU protects four higher-education institutions and influences security posture at an enterprise scale while collaborating with a broad range of IT professionals to reduce institutional risk.

Salary

Base: $88,000 to $154,000 depending on level; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401k with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, tuition benefits, medical/dental coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Security event monitoring and analysis
  • Incident investigation and response
  • Vulnerability management
  • Threat hunting and intelligence
  • Identity security management
  • Penetration testing
  • Strong communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and leadership
  • Collaboration with campus IT partners
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mission-driven work environment
  • Hands-on technical work
  • Service-oriented impact
  • Adaptability and curiosity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 2-12 years IT experience
  • Cybersecurity experience preferred or required depending on level
  • Supervisory and mentoring experience for senior levels
  • Membership and worthiness for temple recommend (for Church members)
  • Resume required

Work Rights

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend

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