Info Security Administrator — Protect, Detect, Respond

University of Chicago; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Chicago Information Security Administration is responsible for protecting institutional data and technology resources. The role administers security technologies, supports governance and compliance initiatives, and responds to security events to reduce organizational risk.

Working closely with IT leadership, system owners, and business stakeholders, the administrator helps ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems across the university.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in a related field.
• 5–7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Security certifications are not specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, and maintains information security technologies (endpoint protection, vulnerability management, security monitoring, encryption, MFA, IAM).
• Protects systems and applications handling sensitive data (HIPAA, PII, FERPA).
• Implements and maintains IAM controls, RBAC, and least-privilege access practices.
• Monitors security alerts, investigates threats, and coordinates remediation.
• Performs security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and configuration audits.
• Supports development and maintenance of information security policies and procedures.
• Participates in risk assessments, control evaluations, and remediation planning.

Skills

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability management

Security monitoring

Encryption

Multi-factor authentication

Identity & access management

Least-privilege access

Regulatory compliance

Education

College/university degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Cybersecurity

Job description

University of Chicago Information Security Administration is responsible for protecting institutional data and technology resources. The role administers security technologies, supports governance and compliance initiatives, and responds to security events to reduce organizational risk.

Working closely with IT leadership, system owners, and business stakeholders, the administrator helps ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems across the university.