Security Analyst

ocio.byu.edu

Base: $102,000-$132,500; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Security fundamentals and professional judgement
Log analysis and root-cause investigation
Security event monitoring and incident response
The Security Analyst role at BYU supports multiple higher education institutions and directly protects tens of thousands of students and employees

Job Summary

  • The Security Analyst role at BYU supports multiple higher education institutions and directly protects tens of thousands of students and employees.
  • This position offers a rotational model to build both depth and breadth across core security pillars, with strong emphasis on professional development and mentorship.
  • The role includes excellent benefits such as 401k with employer contributions, paid holidays and vacation, tuition benefits, and a wellness program.

Matching Summary

The Security Analyst role at BYU supports multiple higher education institutions and directly protects tens of thousands of students and employees.

Salary

Base: $102,000-$132,500; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401k, paid holidays, tuition benefits, medical/dental

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Security fundamentals and professional judgement
  • Log analysis and root-cause investigation
  • Security event monitoring and incident response
  • Collaboration with IT and campus partners
  • Mentoring student and full-time analysts

Nice-to-have

  • Threat hunting and threat intelligence
  • Cloud security (IaaS/PaaS)
  • Scripting and automation skills
  • Identity platforms expertise
  • Service-oriented and mission-driven mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with IT experience or equivalent
  • Cybersecurity experience preferred
  • Supervisory and mentoring experience preferred
  • 2 to 12 years of IT experience depending on level
  • Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints preferred

Work Rights

Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints preferred

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