Information Security Analyst II

Under general supervision of the Information Security Officer (ISO}, the Information Security Risk Analyst provides functional governance, risk and compliance (GRC) reporting, oversight and user support for critical campus systems, data repositories, business processes, critical vendors, and partner operations that impact information security and compliance. This position is responsible for ongoing cyber risk management assessment and reporting, IT risk assessment and reporting, critical vendor risk monitoring and serves as the point of contact for information security governance and compliance related issues. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing GRC tools, software, risk assessments, and providing necessary training for end users in support of state and/or locally mandated cyber and information security directives.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply., Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. AND Two years of relevant experience.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, information systems, or other job-related field
• Experience working in information technology in a higher education setting
• Experience in Information Security or risk management related position
• Experience related to compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, GLBA, HIPAA, and FERPA)
• Experience with PeopleSoft security
• Experience using vulnerability management software
• Experience using GRC tools to track/monitor/report cyber risk
• Experience performing third-party IT vendor security risk reviews
• Information Security Certification (CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CGRC, or comparable cybersecurity, GRC, audit, or compliance certification)

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students., Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).