Information Security Analyst 3 – 5-yr Fixed-Term

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Experienced Information Security Analyst investigating incidents and mentoring junior analysts in a collaborative environment. Position with a mission-centered organization to support information security operations.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRiverton • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct complex investigative assignments demonstrating judgement in selecting methods and techniques to obtain creative solutions
Analyze system-generated indicators to identify patterns that would alert potential security incidents or threats
Identify, clarify, investigate and (where appropriate) escalate circumstances of concern to incident managers
Evaluate escalated events of concern identified by junior analysts to determine scope of impact, severity and appropriate next steps
Oversee the work of junior analysts on shift in a 24/7 operations center to minimize intrusions and expedite threat mitigation
Mentor, train and assist Analyst 1s and 2s
Conduct additional discovery and forensic investigations under the direction of incident managers
Carry out assigned investigation analysis of technology audit recommendations
Monitor and report on audit remediation efforts
Provide regular updates to manager on project/account status

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience
Four years of experience in Information Security, IT and/or Computer Science, including expertise in one or more of the following areas: Attacker tactics for both enterprise and web systems, cyber threat intelligence, incident handling, continuous monitoring, intrusion detection, advanced network forensics, host forensics and malware analysis
Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 environment
Ability to recognize patterns of known security compromise from log information and identify new exploits when they present themselves
Ability to mentor and train junior analysts
Demonstrated experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, command line interfaces, and associated security concerns
Demonstrated experience using a SIEM or data aggregation tool to analyze data sets and identify trends, anomalies, and actionable intelligence
Demonstrated experience with Continuous Monitoring operations in an enterprise environment
Working knowledge of: **- Networking protocols and technologies **- Current information security practices, trends, and technologies **- Information security tools, technologies, threats, and practices **- IT organization patterns **- Familiarity with programming and scripting
Understand how system storage and memory forensics are used in incident response
Understand how cyber threat intelligence relates to incident response
Strong professional written and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented with the proven ability to follow instructions
Works well with others, especially those in complementary roles
This job operates in a professional office environment
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment
Preferred:
Relevant security certification from one or more of the following or equivalent certifying authorities: GIAC, CompTIA, ISC2, EC-Council, etc. **

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Information Securitycyber threat intelligenceincident handlingcontinuous monitoringintrusion detectionadvanced network forensicshost forensicsmalware analysisWindows operating systemLinux operating system

Soft Skills

mentoringtrainingcommunicationdetail-orientedteamworkjudgmentproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingability to follow instructionsability to work in a 24/7 environment

Certifications

GIACCompTIAISC2EC-Council