Job Profile:

Cybersecurity Analyst 1

Job Family:

IT Cybersecurity

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Supports Tier 1 cybersecurity incidents. Assists with reporting and data extraction.

Job Description:

ASU Enterprise Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst 1 - GRC to join the Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Vulnerability Management team. In this entry-level role, you will support vulnerability management operations, governance and risk assessments, vendor IT risk reviews, cybersecurity policy and standards development, and AI security governance activities across the university. This is an opportunity to build foundational cybersecurity governance and compliance experience within a large, complex public enterprise.

As with all members of the Enterprise Technology team, this role carries core responsibilities, including fostering a sense of belonging and cultivating a culture that is relational, visionary, and empowering. With a strong emphasis on authenticity and compassion, this position is dedicated to embodying and advancing our culture.

Position Salary Range: $57,900 - $63,134

Essential Duties:

Support vulnerability management operations, including running and reviewing vulnerability scans, tracking remediation status, and coordinating with system owners on remediation timelines.
Assist with governance, risk, and compliance activities, including control assessments, policy and standards reviews, and mapping of security requirements to applicable frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC).
Support vendor IT risk assessments by reviewing vendor security documentation and assisting with risk scoring.
Assist with the development, maintenance, and communication of cybersecurity policies and standards.
Support AI security and governance reviews, including intake and documentation for AI risk assessments.
Prepare reports and documentation to communicate risk and compliance status to stakeholders.
Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit’s efficiency and overall performance.
Collaborate across teams and actively participate in ET/ASU events and programs.

Desired Qualifications:

Commitment to leading by example through effective communication, active participation, and advocacy for the institution’s sustainability programs.
Coursework, certificate, or entry-level certification in cybersecurity, governance, risk, or compliance (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CGRC, CDPSE, or similar).
Exposure to vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7).
Familiarity with regulatory or framework requirements applicable to higher education (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST).
Experience with Microsoft Excel or similar tools for tracking and reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to model empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
Capacity to inspire and drive meaningful change in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to support a more sustainable environment.

Working Environment:

Activities primarily take place in a standard, climate-controlled office environment and may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, or moving between office spaces.
This role involves regular use of a computer (desktop and/or laptop), including a keyboard and mouse.
Effective proficiency with a variety of technologies are essential for collaboration with the broader team.
Regular responsibilities may require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

Special Instructions:

In your cover letter, describe the most significant problem you have solved in a previous or current role and how you approached it. Please be specific about your role in the solution, the steps you took, and the outcome.

Department Statement:

Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University. We are a values-driven organization. Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation

ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff. Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces many voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.

Why join us?

Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU’s charter -- measuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.

Flexibility. Our flexible work environment allows employees to explore opportunities with their supervisor beyond the traditional work schedule. Opportunities include hybrid work where staff are in person three days per week.

Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered.

Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 200k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.

World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU’s top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.

Exposure to industry giants. ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Arista, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.