Compliance Analyst, Texas Institute for Electronics

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Free access to libraries and museums

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance officer to implement and manage critical compliance programs. This role involves ensuring that information systems adhere to government regulations and managing compliance measures across the organization.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in cybersecurity, and relevant certifications such as Security+. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field, or high school diploma with relevant certifications.
• Three years of experience, including two years of cybersecurity experience.
• Current Security+ certification or IAM/IAT equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure information systems follow government and TIE regulations.
• Assist in daily IT governance and compliance functions.
• Draft detailed reports of compliance for upper management review.

Skills

Compliance assessment

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Information systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cyber Security

Security+ certification

Tools

Vulnerability/compliance scanning tools

Linux environments

Job description

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium composed of state and local government, pre‑eminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs, and nationally recognized academic institutions. The mission is to develop and execute a state‑of‑the‑art 3D heterogeneous integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Purpose

Scale the Texas Institute for Electronics and the University of Texas compliance program to accommodate the growing and evolving needs of the organization by supporting the Information Cybersecurity Compliance Director and implementing controlled unclassified information (CUI) systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure information systems follow government and TIE regulations while meeting program demands and operating in an accredited state.
• Assist in daily IT governance, risk management, and compliance functions.
• Provide oversight and compliance assurance for the daily administration of information security measures in compliance with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, and other relevant system security requirements, including those under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Assist in ensuring that controlled unclassified information systems meet the RMF goals required by TIE and government clients.
• Draft detailed reports of compliance and self‑inspection outcomes for upper management review.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field; or high school diploma/GED and one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCNP Security, or CASP CE.
• Three years of related experience, with a minimum of two years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including compliance assessment and planning through the POA&M process.
• Current Security+ certification or IAM/IAT equivalent level certification.
• Two or more years of experience working with the RMF, DAAPM/DAAG, NISPOM, JSIG, or other equivalent security frameworks.
• U.S. Citizen, eligible for access to controlled unclassified information at the required level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Auditor, ISSO, ISSE, Security Architect, or Information Security Analyst.
• More than four years of experience in cybersecurity positions within classified DoD environments.
• Four or more years of experience working with Linux environments.
• Experience with vulnerability/compliance scanning tools such as ACAS/Nessus, Retina, MBSA, and SCAP.
• Experience with the implementation of STIG/SRG compliance configurations.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.