IT Risk & Information Security Analyst

Overview

University Services at Princeton University is seeking an IT Risk & Information Security Analyst to help strengthen the security, privacy, resilience, and continuity of the systems and data that support a broad portfolio of campus services. This role leads and coordinates IT risk management, information security, data privacy, mission continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, and security awareness efforts across University Services. Reporting to the Senior Director of Information Technology for University Services, with a dotted line to the University Chief Information Security Officer, the analyst will work closely with University Services Information Technology (USIT); the Office of Information Technology (OIT), including the Information Security Office (ISO); departmental leaders; and operational partners to reduce risk and protect critical services.

The analyst will serve the IT risk and information security needs of the University Services Office of the Vice President, University Services Administration, and the seven operating departments within University Services. This is a highly collaborative role for someone who can bridge policy, risk, technical controls, operational realities, and user education. The successful candidate will bring sound judgment, practical security and privacy knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to turn risk findings into clear, actionable improvements.

A cover letter is required for full consideration. A full job description will be furnished prior to interview.

This position is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

Lead system and data security initiatives, including security architecture reviews, access audits, vulnerability management, remediation tracking and coordination, evidence collection, monitoring, reporting, and continuous risk reduction efforts to protect University Services systems and data and support compliance with unive