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# Information Security Analyst

- **Company:** Rutgers University
- **Location:** Piscataway, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Security, Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Computer Equipment, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/information-security-analyst-piscataway-nj--9dc86c04-b389-40a6-9c3c-beae2fde3d89

## About the Role

Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Security Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Security Analysis, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Higher Education, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Risk, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Internet Security, Minimum Education and Experience

 * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related discipline.
 * Five (5) years of experience in an information security program.
 * Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications

 * Industry certification such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 * Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
 * No special vision requirements.
 * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for the purpose of moving computer equipment., + Do you hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related discipline and have five (5) years of experience in an information security program?
 * Yes
 * No
 * Do you have equivalent education, experience and/or training that may be substituted for the degree requirements?
 * Yes
 * No
 * N/A

## Description

Under the direction of Manager IT, the Information Security Analyst will function as a member of the Rutgers IT - Governance, Risk, and Compliance (IT-GRC) team that leads campus-wide Risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity trainings. The Information Security Analyst is responsible for leading the evaluation, development, implementation, mitigation, education, training, and awareness of campus-wide information security processes and policies.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

 * Responsible for facilitating and evaluating internal and 3rd party information security risk assessments.
 * Provides risk remediation recommendations to mitigate identified control gaps and drives awareness of available supporting resources and technologies.
 * Works closely with stakeholders across campus to ensure that risks are well documented and communicated.
 * Maintains a formal risk register that drives security governance and ensures security funding is aligned with business objectives.
 * Acts as a subject matter expert for end-to-end management of findings for information security assessments for vendors, applications.
 * Works closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) and other IT teams to define security requirements, track issues and concerns, provide solutions, communicate identified vulnerabilities, and identify exceptions to policy.