IT Risk Management Analyst
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

S05926P

IT Risk Management Analyst

OIT Performance & Risk Management

Arlington

Information Technology

Full-time

Standard

Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

• With an understanding of the 24/7 nature of IT

External and Internal

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Funding expected to continue

Monthly

Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
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The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

The IT Performance & Risk Management Analyst supports the Office of Information Technology (OIT) by assisting with audits, operational risks, Administrative Controls, and providing support for other compliance and risk activities in cooperation with stakeholders such as Internal Audit and the Information Security Office.

Audit Engagement and Remediation Support:

• Assists with projects that involve the Performance & Risk Management team. This may include setting up and conducting meetings with stakeholders, collecting, evaluating and organizing audit materials requested by auditors.
• Audit remediation may require research, control documentation and engagement with projects teams formed to resolve the finding.
• Assist with the development of communications and helps to coordinate teamwork effort, assists in the documentation and follow up of plans, processes, procedures, and tasks.

• Review activities, conduct research and develop strategies related to evaluating operational performance risk management and asset risk management for OIT.
• Assists in the annual update of the Business Continuity Plan for OIT by coordinating efforts with OIT stakeholders for process and deliverables to reduce recovery risk.

• Coordinates with various OIT teams and stakeholders to gather, intake, document, evaluate general controls relating to the development and maintenance of OIT's Administrative Control Library.
• Organize meetings and communicates with key OIT personnel in the proper maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures developed by OIT personnel set against the Texas Cybersecurity Framework.
• Maintain the control library to ensure all documentation is kept up to date.

• Coordinates the development and submission of annual Unit Effectiveness reporting.
• Additionally, runs reports to share with the OIT leadership and stakeholder teams.
• Helps to produce reporting under the direction of IT PRM leadership.
• Assists with tasks, information requests with OIT personnel and Stakeholder Business Groups. Helps coordinate policy and records management including public information requests.

• Other duties assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or three (3) years of related experience (or other equivalent combination of experience and education).
• Experience with NIST Security Frameworks or Texas Cybersecurity Framework.
• Experience working on audit engagements and remediation efforts.
• Proficient with Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) .
• Working knowledge and experience of SharePoint, Teams.

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Background in public or business administration, project management, or similar coordinator role.
• Experience working in higher education.

• Knowledge of Administrative Control development and maintenance.
• Ability to contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Possesses a strong customer-focused mindset that demonstrates active and attentive understanding and responsive problem-solving.
• Ability to fully engage in effective communication and knowledge sharing to create intentional and healthy relationships and partnerships through OIT and UTA.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to cultivate an atmosphere of professionalism and integrity and provide optimal solutions.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings effectively.
• Ability to assimilate, retain, and utilize technical and applications-oriented information.
• Ability to effectively compile and synthesize complex information in an easy-to understand written or oral presentation format.
• Use of personal computer and standard office equipment. Proficiency in all phases of work performed.

All Information Technology staff - regardless of their unique position - are expected to perform their assigned duties in a manner consistent with professional standards, with full awareness of responsibilities toward managing personal and institutional data. This includes priority in regard to delivering customer service, with an understanding of the 24/7 nature of IT, the responsibilities that it creates for them as individuals, and in constructive and effective collaboration with colleagues. Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.