Security Risk and Compliance Analyst - Technology Solutions

Hiring Department : Technology Solutions Location : Chicago, IL, USA Requisition ID : 1041969

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday / 8AM-5PM Shift : Days # of Positions : 1 Workplace Type : Hybrid Posting Close Date : 07/21/2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience) : $70,000.00 - 85,000.00 / Annual Salary About The University Of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Security Risk and Compliance Analyst conducts third‑party security risk and compliance reviews for technology and software procurements used by faculty, staff, and researchers. This includes evaluating administrative and technical controls, identifying risks, and providing guidance on compliance requirements and risk mitigation. The analyst supports the organization’s efforts to meet security standards, regulations, and institutional policies and assists with frameworks such as NIST and COBIT to ensure the protection of confidential data types including FERPA, PII, PHI, and CUI. The analyst also contributes to compliance efforts and supports assessment activities using tools such as SOC 2 Type II and HECVAT. Duties & Responsibilities Complete technology risk and security assessment requests from UIC faculty, staff, and researchers. Facilitate communications with UIC faculty, staff, and researchers and product vendors to understand the use and function of technology so that a thorough risk assessment can be completed. Research security and privacy policy and compliance‑related issues and participate in team discussions to formulate new or enhance existing processes, policies, and standards. Partner with internal and external units to ensure ongoing security and privacy training activities are completed. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field of study. Minimum 1 year of professional IT experience within IS Security, including demonstrated experience in assessing, monitoring and maintaining, and evaluating information security policies and systems, including hardware, firmware, and software. Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, IT security policies, and emerging risks (including AI/ML). Preferred Qualifications Basic understanding of compliance and regulatory standards, including FERPA, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, and how they apply to protecting data. Familiarity with networking basics (e.g., IP, ports), encryption methods (symmetric and asymmetric), authentication controls (MFA), and risk management frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Ability to support and contribute to security assessments, including documenting findings and translating technical risks into clear, business‑friendly language. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail. The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago