Job Summary

• The Senior IT Security Analyst uses their knowledge of current security methods and standards to gather operational information and assess and analyst tools, systems, and processes in defense of applications, systems, and networks and collaborate with Infrastructure and business teams.
• They will provide mentorship, administrative service and support for monitoring systems, security breaches, providing investigative analysis and supporting incident response plans, security awareness, risk assessments, document review, vendor risk, vulnerability management and threat hunting.
• Western Governors University is committed to expanding access to high‑quality education, and security plays a critical role in protecting our students, systems, and mission.

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Salary

Pay Range: $127,700.00 - $191,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• CISSP certification or equivalent knowledge
• 5 or more years of Information Security experience
• Experience across multiple security domains
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in conceptual design and hands-on implementation

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