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Information Security Analyst IRO


Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 86870 - 112932
Posted: 11 September 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Information Security Analyst - IRO
Posting Numberreq26968
DepartmentUITS Admin
Department Website Link Campus
AddressTucson AZ USA
Position Highlights

University Information Technology Services (UITS) is the University of Arizonas central technology organization. UITS delivers enterprise and specialized technology services that support students faculty researchers staff and campus partners. Through innovation strategic partnerships and a commitment to accessibility and continuous improvement UITS supports the evolving needs of a leading research university and the communities it serves.

UITS invites applicants for the Information Security Analyst - IRO (Information Security Analyst III) position. The Information Security Analyst will provide expertise in the Information Resource Owner role for risk management of software contracts managed by the UITS organization. This role reviews software contracts to ensure data security obligations are met before contracts are finalized and works alongside the Information Security Office (ISO) to align data governance and university policy across the software contract lifecycle.

This position is based at the Tucson campus and may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement subject to supervisor approval and department needs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health dental and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Review UITS-managed software contracts for data security policy alignment.
  • Provide recommendations for software owners across all departments within the University to mitigate security risks.
  • Construct design or perform daily reviews and monitor reports and notifications relating to security attacks that the University is currently under.
  • Advise and collaborate with institutional stakeholders and campus partners to align strategic initiatives to improve security controls and software.
  • Work with campus partners to improve and coordinate the Universitys preventative measures and response processes.
  • Communicate and collaborate with the Information Security Office (ISO) to ensure data security policy updates.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in higher education.
  • Experience in information security analysis.
  • Experience in technical writing.
  • Experience with information security risk policies.
  • Experience evaluating software contracts for data risks.
  • Experience with stakeholder management.
FLSAExempt
Full Time/Part TimeFull Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week40
Job FTE1.0
Work CalendarFiscal
Job CategoryInformation Technology
Benefits EligibleYes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay$86870 - $112932
Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade11
Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizonas good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training key skills and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and LevelPC3
Job FamilyInformation Security
Job FunctionInformation Technology
Type of criminal background check required:Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Open Date9/9/2026
Open Until FilledYes
Documents Needed to ApplyResume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act) each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the Universitys disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies procedures and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems policies and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at

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