Associate IT Security Analyst, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Western Governors University • Full-time • Hybrid in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States • $65,500 - $98,300 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

WGU is seeking an Associate IT Security Analyst to support its Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives. This entry-level position offers a collaborative environment focused on security awareness and compliance projects.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include supporting security policy lifecycle, maintaining compliance documentation, assisting in phishing simulations, and contributing to security awareness training and program activities.

Skills: Candidates should have exposure to information security concepts, good communication skills, analytical abilities, and a solution-focused mindset.

Qualifications: An Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, along with one year in IT or related fields is required. Familiarity with security awareness tools is a plus.

Location: This position is located at WGU’s office in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Compensation: $65500 - $98300 / Annually

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Technical 402Pay Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

Job Description

The Associate IT Security Analyst on the GRC team supports the Human Risk and Governance functions within WGU’s Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. This entry-level role is focused on building core security governance skills while helping reduce human risk, strengthen our security culture, and support compliance activities. Working under the guidance of senior team members and the Director of GRC, this analyst contributes to WGU’s security policy lifecycle, security awareness and training, phishing simulations, and privacy and regulatory initiatives in a highly collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

What You’ll Do

Support the security policy and standards lifecycle, including coordinating reviews, tracking updates, and helping maintain related documentation.
Help track, document, and maintain policy exceptions and approvals to support audit and compliance needs.
Assist with regulatory and privacy compliance tasks in partnership with Legal and other GRC stakeholders.
Support monthly employee phishing simulations, including setup, monitoring, and reporting on results and trends.
Help administer employee security awareness and required annual training, including enrollment, tracking, and reporting completion.
Assist with student security awareness plan development, content coordination, and execution of awareness activities.
Support Human Risk Program documentation, metrics, dashboards, and ongoing program activities.
Contribute to Cybersecurity Awareness Month planning, communications, and events.
Assist with Data Privacy Week materials, messaging, and engagement campaigns across the university.
Support the Security Ambassadors Program through coordination, communications, and tracking engagement.
Maintain GRC documentation, dashboards, and operational tracking tools in partnership with Information Security and GRC team members.

What You’ll Bring

Associate’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Approximately one year of experience in IT, information security, governance, compliance, communications, or a related field; internships, academic projects, or part‑time roles are welcome.
Exposure to core information security concepts such as security awareness, risk management, and policy development, with a strong interest in growing these skills.
Ability to review and interpret basic data sets (for example, reports, training results, or policy feedback) and summarize key observations.
Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with purpose, clarity, and accuracy to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills, with a solution‑focused mindset.
Ability to work well with others in complementary roles, collaborate across teams, and follow through on commitments.

Bonus Points

Familiarity with security awareness platforms, phishing simulation tools, or learning management systems.
Experience supporting communications, training content, or awareness campaigns (e.g., newsletters, intranet posts, email campaigns).
Coursework, certifications, or personal projects related to cybersecurity, GRC, privacy, or human risk management.

Experience in lieu of education

An equivalent combination of training, experience, credentials, or accomplishments demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements.

What to Expect in the Process

At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations, practical problem-solving, and authentic collaboration.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected, candidates will hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide them through the process. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully.

Interview Steps

Introductory call with a Talent Partner
On-site interview with the hiring leader and two senior team members

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU’s office in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Visa Sponsorship

While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.