Info Security Spec

Full Job Description

Info Security Spec

Department: SAAS Information Technology

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.

More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort.

In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

Information Security Specialist

• Do you have a sharp eye for risk and a passion for protecting sensitive information?

• Are you driven to uncover vulnerabilities before they become problems?

• Ready to play a key role in maintaining compliance and safeguarding data?

• Are you confident communicating complex compliance issues to diverse teams?

We have the job for you!

Position Summary:

The Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting the security, maintenance, and daily operation of Student Affairs information systems while monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of compliance and privacy controls across departments.

This role assists investigations of complaints and potential violations, documents findings, and reports results to management, while supporting senior analysts in identifying privacy risks and system vulnerabilities.

The analyst participates in incident response and remediation efforts, communicates compliance requirements, and helps deliver training and awareness programs.

Additional responsibilities include contributing to audits, conducting investigations related to regulatory compliance, advising on system usage and security, collaborating with staff and the HIPAA Compliance Officer to improve systems, coordinating user training, developing documentation and process diagrams, and maintaining the computer systems equipment inventory database.

Primary Job Duties

• Supports the development of compliance documentation to guide employees in confirming that compliance standards are incorporated into the agency’s processes, initiatives and development of information systems.

• Assists in the investigation and documentation of complaints and reports results to management.

Perform investigations, accountability audits and other duties related to alleged violations of all applicable statutes, standards, rules, and regulations.

Documents information security and privacy audit results and findings and prepares them for internal review.

• Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board and have the appropriate sign offs from compliance. Assists with audits for divisional software and hardware. Create, analyze, test and implement Group Policies.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!

• Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.

• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!

• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.

• Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly proficient in computer hardware and software troubleshooting and one or more related certifications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to exercise good judgment in organizing work and setting priorities, balancing the interests of customers and readily readjusting priorities to respond to their needs and expectations.

• Demonstrated strong ethical, professional and service-oriented, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service in a positive and solutions-based manner.

• Problem solving skills. Ability to learn and grow in the area of focus. Must have flexibility and ability to work longer than normal hours if necessary to meet divisional requirements.

Job Close Date

04/26/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 26, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition

• Dependent Scholarships

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

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