Security Engineer

Details

Open Date 11 / 04 / 2025

Requisition Number PRN43498B

Job Title Information Security Engineers

Working Title Security Engineer

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level

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, Typically 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 $48,175 - $161,814

Close Date 02 / 04 / 2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University of Utah’s Center for High Performance Computing ( CHPC ) is seeking a skilled and proactive Security Engineer to implement and maintain technical security controls across HPC systems supporting regulated research. This role will work closely with the Security Architect and system administrators to ensure secure operations and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3. This role is part of a small, embedded security & compliance team with ample opportunities for cross training and skill growth.

Responsibilities

Key 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

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).

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).

Security 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).

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Preferences

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 from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and 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.

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