Information Security Analyst, Center for Cybersecurity Research

Department

CENTER FOR CYBERSECURITY RES (BL-CACR-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research (CACR) is an Indiana
University (IU) Bloomington Campus Research Center. CACR's mission
is to provide people with the knowledge and skills they need to
manage cybersecurity risks in complex, challenging environments
where standard cybersecurity practices do not suffice. We do so
through a combination of thought leadership, applied research,
training and education, operational services, and extensive
interdisciplinary collaboration. With a multidisciplinary approach,
the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research (CACR) specializes in
helping communities and organizations with practical cybersecurity.
Learn more about CACR initiatives
.

Job Summary

The Information Security Analyst serves as a member of the
SecureMyResearch team. SecureMyResearch is a service that provides
cybersecurity and compliance consulting, support, and resources to
the Indiana University research community with the goal of
accelerating research while reducing risk to IU's research mission.
The analyst supports researchers in addressing cybersecurity and
compliance needs within the varied and often complex context of
academic research, where technologies, data, collaborations, and
regulatory obligations differ substantially across projects.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Works closely with researchers and partners across the

university.

• Helps translate technical, policy, contractual, and regulatory

requirements into practical approaches that support both effective
cybersecurity and research productivity.

• Contributes to the development of secure research workflows,

guidance, and institutional solutions while helping reduce the
administrative and technical burden placed on researchers.

• Works collaboratively across technical and nontechnical

domains, has sound judgment, analytical problem-solving, and clear
communication.

• Performs intake and triage of new cases, reviews and responds

to cases in a timely manner.

• Engages with researchers and research teams to understand their

research project, technical requirements, and stakeholder
obligations. Identifies and recommends appropriate technical
solutions, helps research teams develop appropriate cybersecurity
documentation, and supports researchers and system owners through
institutional approval processes.

• Provides continuing cybersecurity guidance throughout the

research lifecycle.

• Supports the ongoing management of the Secure My Research

Cookbook by researching solutions and creating practical how-to
pages for common research cybersecurity and compliance needs.

• Reviews and updates existing content to ensure it remains

accurate, current, and useful as technologies, services, and
institutional requirements change.

• Develops and delivers presentations, educational resources, and

outreach activities that increase awareness of research
cybersecurity practices and SecureMyResearch services.

• Participates in departmental meetings and researcher-facing

events. Incorporates current institutional requirements,
cybersecurity practices, and participant feedback into training
materials.

• Supports coordination within the Center for Applied

Cybersecurity Research and the university by participating in
center meetings, maintaining compliance with required university
training, contributing to center communications, and supporting
other CACR initiatives as needed; these activities maintain
awareness of organizational priorities and contribute to the
effective operation of the center.

General Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing experienced analysis and monitoring of

technology environments to identify security exposures and
potential threats.

• Assesses and determines level of risk in order to provide

threat information, as well as to advise and/or recommend
protections and solutions, to security leadership and department
decision-makers.

• Documents information security analysis efforts.
• Researches and stays abreast of current higher education

security environment and trends; stays up to date on security
analysis and monitoring best practices, tools, and approaches.

• Creates best practices information bulletins to increase

communication, awareness and training efforts for faculty, staff
and student population.

• Works closely with security engineers to ensure exposures and

risks are avoided and/or addressed.

• Contributes to incident response investigations and assists

with disaster recovery and business continuity efforts.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be
considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be
substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum
required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in computer science or related

field).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of information security or related experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic

environment.

• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under

pressure.

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows or

Unix-like operating systems.

• Attention to detail in communicating technical issues and

implementing solutions.

• Mental discipline in conducting lengthy investigations.

Preferred

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and assurance standards

(e.g., NIST Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2) and
legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements affecting research
(e.g., HIPAA, the Common Rule, CMMC).

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to
operate a computer and other standard office productivity
equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods
of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The
person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions
with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is a grant funded with expected annual renewals.
Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

Work Location

Indiana University Bloomington

Advertised Salary

$68,200.00 - $77,000.00 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide
array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical

illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment
insurance

• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to

vesting

• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU

courses

• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer

events

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: IT Security & Privacy

Click here to learn more about
Indiana University's Job Framework.

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the
advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at
the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a
minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please
submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted
Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your
resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of
ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of
Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information
.

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy
statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University
campuses, is available online . You may also request a
physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

Contact Us

Request Support

Telephone: 812-856-1234