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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Security Analyst - **Company:** Western Governors University - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $127,700.0 - $191,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Monitoring of Systems, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Cybercrime, Devsecops - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=187de0baba6eb4c9 ## About the Role If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career., + CISSP certification or equivalent knowledge and experience. + 5 or more years of Information Security experience. + Experience across multiple security domains. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across the organization. + Experience aligning and managing customer and stakeholder expectations. + Ability to work effectively in conceptual design and hands-on implementation environments. Bonus Points + Experience integrating and automating security tools. + Familiarity with cloud security practices and modern DevSecOps methodologies. + Experience supporting secure CI/CD environments. Experience in Lieu of Education Relevant experience performing essential job functions may substitute year-for-year for educational requirements at the hiring manager's discretion. ## Description The Senior IT Security Analyst uses their knowledge of current security methods and standards to gather operational information and assess and analyst tools, systems, and processes in defense of applications, systems, and networks and collaborate with Infrastructure and business teams. The Senior IT Security Analyst is a lead support role for the IT Security team. They will provide mentorship, administrative service and support for monitoring systems, security breaches, providing investigative analysis and supporting incident response plans, security awareness, risk assessments, document review, vendor risk, vulnerability management and threat hunting. They will also engage in the support of other security focused tools and services and other duties as assigned. In addition, they may be asked to assist with risk assessments, forensics analysis, data collection, user training and other security related tasks. * Western Governors University is committed to expanding access to high-quality education, and security plays a critical role in protecting our students, systems, and mission. As a Senior Information Security Analyst, you will apply advanced security expertise to strengthen our defenses, guide teams across the University, and help safeguard the digital environment that supports our learners and colleagues. What You'll Do + Analyze projects, systems, and processes to identify current and emerging security threats and recommend solutions. + Consult with business units on security best practices from ideation through retirement of systems and applications. + Lead and coordinate remediation efforts across multiple security domains. + Integrate security lifecycle practices with development and project teams. + Mentor security, technology, and development staff to elevate security awareness and implementation. + Design, build, and maintain security standards, tools, and processes. + Evaluate, test, and implement security-focused products and services. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)