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Working Title: Security Assurance & Compliance Analyst, IV
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P4 - Advanced
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: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
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: $64,122 - $124,278
Close Date: 01/29/2027
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time): 11/28/2026
Job Summary
The Security Assurance & Compliance Analyst, IV serves as an advanced individual contributor within the CHPC Security & Compliance team. This individual owns and will be the primary builder of the operational assurance and compliance lifecycle for CHPC environments supporting regulated and sensitive research. The position is responsible for compliance documentation, assessment readiness, control and evidence management, findings and remediation tracking, GRC workflows, governance documentation, and continuous improvement.
The Analyst works with technical teams and University partners to ensure applicable requirements are accurately interpreted and documented, controls are supported by sufficient and traceable evidence, findings are managed to closure, and environments remain assessment-ready. Applicable requirements may include NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, HIPAA, University information security requirements, federal contractual obligations, and other sponsor or regulatory requirements in relation to Linux and/or Windows.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile System Security Plans, POA &Ms, control implementation statements, findings, risks, and related compliance documentation.
- Lead preparation for mock audits, security assessments, sponsor reviews, and other compliance evaluations.
- Evaluate security evidence for sufficiency, currency, relevance, and traceability to applicable requirements.
- Coordinate evidence requests and control validation with CHPC technical subject-matter experts.
- Track findings and remediation activities, including owners, milestones, dependencies, target dates, and closure evidence.
- Draft and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, organizationally defined parameters, and other governance documentation.
- Research and interpret cybersecurity, regulatory, contractual, and institutional requirements affecting CHPC regulated environments.
- Maintain operational compliance workflows within Hyperproof or other GRC platforms, including controls, evidence, assessments, findings, and remediation tracking.
- Perform quality reviews to identify inconsistencies among security documentation, control records, evidence, policies, and actual practices.
- Develop compliance and assurance reporting for assessment readiness, evidence status, open findings, remediation progress, and upcoming requirements.
- Coordinate complex compliance matters with University Information Security, GRC, Privacy, Research Security, IRB, Legal, contracting offices, and other institutional partners.
- Provide compliance and documentation support following security incidents or significant control changes.
- Provide subject-matter guidance and peer collaboration to other team members as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Information Systems Auditor, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Demonstrated ability to:
- Independently research and interpret security and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain professional security and compliance documentation.
- Evaluate security controls and supporting evidence.
- Utilize strong project and workflow discipline, including the ability to manage multiple findings, evidence requests, assessments, remediation activities, owners, dependencies, and compliance deadlines concurrently.
- Communicate and knowledge share effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Feel comfortable exercising independent judgment in complex or ambiguous compliance matters.
Preferences
- Experience with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-171A, CMMC, NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA, or comparable security and privacy frameworks.
- Experience preparing for or coordinating cybersecurity audits, mock audits, assessments, sponsor reviews, or compliance evaluations.
- Experience developing or maintaining SSPs, POA &Ms, security policies, control narratives, governance documents, assessment evidence, or continuous-compliance programs.
- Experience with Hyperproof or another governance, risk, and compliance platform.
- Experience supporting higher education, research computing, high-performance computing, regulated research, government, or federally sponsored research environments.
- Experience translating technical security implementations into clear, defensible compliance documentation and evidence requirements.
- Professional certification such as CISA, CGRC, CRISC, CISSP, Security+, or a comparable cybersecurity, audit, risk, or compliance credential.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.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.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Job Title: Information Systems Auditors
Working Title: Security Assurance & Compliance Analyst, IV
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P4 - Advanced
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: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
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: $64,122 - $124,278
Close Date: 01/29/2027
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time): 11/28/2026
Job Summary
The Security Assurance & Compliance Analyst, IV serves as an advanced individual contributor within the CHPC Security & Compliance team. This individual owns and will be the primary builder of the operational assurance and compliance lifecycle for CHPC environments supporting regulated and sensitive research. The position is responsible for compliance documentation, assessment readiness, control and evidence management, findings and remediation tracking, GRC workflows, governance documentation, and continuous improvement.
The Analyst works with technical teams and University partners to ensure applicable requirements are accurately interpreted and documented, controls are supported by sufficient and traceable evidence, findings are managed to closure, and environments remain assessment-ready. Applicable requirements may include NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, HIPAA, University information security requirements, federal contractual obligations, and other sponsor or regulatory requirements in relation to Linux and/or Windows.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile System Security Plans, POA &Ms, control implementation statements, findings, risks, and related compliance documentation.
- Lead preparation for mock audits, security assessments, sponsor reviews, and other compliance evaluations.
- Evaluate security evidence for sufficiency, currency, relevance, and traceability to applicable requirements.
- Coordinate evidence requests and control validation with CHPC technical subject-matter experts.
- Track findings and remediation activities, including owners, milestones, dependencies, target dates, and closure evidence.
- Draft and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, organizationally defined parameters, and other governance documentation.
- Research and interpret cybersecurity, regulatory, contractual, and institutional requirements affecting CHPC regulated environments.
- Maintain operational compliance workflows within Hyperproof or other GRC platforms, including controls, evidence, assessments, findings, and remediation tracking.
- Perform quality reviews to identify inconsistencies among security documentation, control records, evidence, policies, and actual practices.
- Develop compliance and assurance reporting for assessment readiness, evidence status, open findings, remediation progress, and upcoming requirements.
- Coordinate complex compliance matters with University Information Security, GRC, Privacy, Research Security, IRB, Legal, contracting offices, and other institutional partners.
- Provide compliance and documentation support following security incidents or significant control changes.
- Provide subject-matter guidance and peer collaboration to other team members as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Information Systems Auditor, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Demonstrated ability to:
- Independently research and interpret security and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain professional security and compliance documentation.
- Evaluate security controls and supporting evidence.
- Utilize strong project and workflow discipline, including the ability to manage multiple findings, evidence requests, assessments, remediation activities, owners, dependencies, and compliance deadlines concurrently.
- Communicate and knowledge share effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Feel comfortable exercising independent judgment in complex or ambiguous compliance matters.
Preferences
- Experience with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-171A, CMMC, NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA, or comparable security and privacy frameworks.
- Experience preparing for or coordinating cybersecurity audits, mock audits, assessments, sponsor reviews, or compliance evaluations.
- Experience developing or maintaining SSPs, POA &Ms, security policies, control narratives, governance documents, assessment evidence, or continuous-compliance programs.
- Experience with Hyperproof or another governance, risk, and compliance platform.
- Experience supporting higher education, research computing, high-performance computing, regulated research, government, or federally sponsored research environments.
- Experience translating technical security implementations into clear, defensible compliance documentation and evidence requirements.
- Professional certification such as CISA, CGRC, CRISC, CISSP, Security+, or a comparable cybersecurity, audit, risk, or compliance credential.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.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.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Security And Compliance
Align your credentials to SOC codes
Security and compliance roles span multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes. Check O*NET to confirm which SOC code matches your duties, this determines the prevailing wage level USCIS and DOL will apply to your petition.
Target regulated-industry employers first
Financial services firms, healthcare networks, and federal contractors face mandatory compliance obligations, which drives consistent H-1B demand for security roles. These employers sponsor more reliably than general tech companies where compliance headcount fluctuates with budget cycles.
Verify LCA wage levels before accepting offers
Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Employers must certify the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your role's Level I through Level IV designation, a mismatch is a common RFE trigger.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by security and compliance job titles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for these roles. This lets you focus applications on companies with a documented pattern of sponsoring your specific occupation.
Obtain relevant certifications before your petition
CISSP, CISM, or CISA credentials strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether the role genuinely requires a degree, industry certifications tied to your degree field reinforce that connection.
Clarify cap-exempt status if your employer qualifies
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition can be filed any time without entering the lottery. Security and compliance roles at these institutions skip the annual April registration window entirely.
H-1B Visa Security And Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions
Do security and compliance roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as information security, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related discipline. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field, or that treat the degree as a preference rather than a requirement, can face specialty occupation challenges during USCIS adjudication. Job descriptions that specify a relevant field of study are stronger candidates.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for security and compliance professionals?
Financial services, healthcare, federal contracting, and enterprise software companies file LCAs for these roles most consistently because they operate under regulatory frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, and FedRAMP that create standing demand for compliance headcount. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for security and compliance positions on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to compliance analyst roles?
DOL assigns your role a wage level from I to IV based on experience, supervision, and complexity. A compliance analyst performing routine tasks under close supervision typically falls at Level I or II, while a senior security architect setting policy independently lands at Level III or IV. Your employer certifies the offered salary meets that level in the LCA, an offer below the certified wage level is grounds for a USCIS denial.
Can a security and compliance professional change employers mid-H-1B without losing status?
Yes, through H-1B portability. If you've been in valid H-1B status, the new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your last day with your current employer, and you can start the new role once the petition is received by USCIS, you don't need to wait for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 reflecting the new role's duties and wage level.
Does holding a CISSP or CISM certification help with an H-1B petition for a security role?
It strengthens the petition but doesn't replace the degree requirement. USCIS evaluates whether the role requires a specific academic degree, not just professional certifications. A CISSP or CISM credential tied to a bachelor's in information security or computer science supports the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating the technical depth of the position, particularly when the job description is broadly written.