Job Details

Security Engineers

Position Number: 6685093
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Security Engineers

Job Summary

The University of Utah's Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) seeks a Compliance Analyst to support cybersecurity and regulatory compliance for research projects involving regulated data. This role coordinates with institutional offices (ISO, IRB, Privacy Office, GRC) and research teams to ensure secure and compliant operations across CHPC systems. This role is part of a small, embedded security & compliance team with ample opportunities for cross training and skill growth.

Responsibilities

Deploy and manage security technologies such as endpoint protection, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners.
Implement security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 and CMMC requirements.
Monitor system configurations and patch management to reduce vulnerabilities.
Support incident response activities and forensic investigations.
Collaborate with HPC engineers to integrate security into system design and operations.
Maintain documentation for security configurations, procedures, and compliance evidence.
Participate in risk assessments and remediation planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Experience with Linux- and Windows-based systems
Experience with enterprise security tools.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 and other federal cybersecurity frameworks.
Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python).
Excellent analytic and communication skills.

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Equivalency Statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years directly related work experience).

Security Engineer, II:
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 1 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).
Job Code: P34202

Security Engineer, III:
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Job Code: P34203Security Engineer, IV:
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).Job Code: P34204

Preferences

Professional certifications such as Security+, SecurityX (formerly CASP+), GSEC, or CEH.
Experience in research computing or academic environments.
Knowledge of HPC architecture and secure system design.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43419B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday, Typically 8am-5pm
Department: 00640 - CHPC Ctr for High Perform Computing
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $43,796 - $147,104
Close Date: 1/28/2026
Open Until Filled:

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