Security Analyst

The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment opportunities. While this position utilizes a hybrid work modality, prospective applicants must be located either in the state of Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border OR otherwise open to relocation.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

At the University of Minnesota, we are dedicated to changing lives through research, education, and outreach. Join our team and help us make a positive difference to the University as Security Analyst with the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team. The Identity and Access Management department seeks a Security Analyst to assist senior IAM security analysts with the onboarding and integrations of applications, systems, and resources into the University of Minnesota's access management tool.

Job Duties:

• Gather business and technical requirements from business, policy and security stakeholders
• Perform regular operational maintenance request tickets for integrated applications in our access management tool.
• Assist senior analysts with onboarding medium and large systems into a new IAM environment.
• Create and manage user groups in the identity and access management system.
• Working with the IAM team to resolve identity and access management problems.
• Document IAM processes and procedures.
• Participate in IAM on-call team rotation to address major incidents and outages.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience, or Masters degree.
• Experience with database concepts and relational databases, such as SQL querying.
• Experience with various types of access controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with identity and access management in a complex enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of SSO.
• Basic understanding of LDAP, AD, or Azure AD.
• Experience in a compliance-heavy environment (e.g. PCI, HIPAA, FERPA).
• Excellent communication; ability to tailor messages to the audience (whether technical or non-technical, individual contributor to executive).

*Please document qualifications on resume

Pay Range: $78,743 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).