Information Security Analysts

Job Summary CHPC • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

CHPC is seeking a Security Monitoring Specialist to oversee real-time security monitoring and threat detection across its HPC infrastructure. This role is essential for identifying and responding to potential security incidents and ensuring the integrity of regulated research environments. This role is part of a small, embedded security & compliance team with opportunities for cross training and skill growth.

Requirements

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Wazuh, Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar).
• Understanding of network protocols, system logs, and threat indicators.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM dashboards and alerts for suspicious activity across HPC systems.
• Tune and optimize SIEM rules and detection logic to reduce false positives.
• Investigate and escalate security incidents in coordination with the CHPC security team and the University Information Security Office.
• Perform log analysis and threat hunting using HPC and enterprise data sources.
• Collaborate with the CHPC and ISO security teams to improve monitoring and incident response processes.
• Document incident response actions and contribute to post-incident reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees