Investigative Technologist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $49.87 - $63.00 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Desi Crane | aghr@agutah.gov | 801-597-4659 Application Deadline – 7/29/2026*

• This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage candidates to submit their application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

ANTITRUST & DATA PRIVACY – TECHNOLOGIST & INVESTIGATOR

The Utah Office of the Attorney General is hiring for anewroleasaTechnologist & Investigatorinthe Antitrust & Data Privacy Division. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Technologist & Investigator to help build and support the Attorney General’s enforcement efforts primarily in data privacy and cybersecurity matters.Cybersecurity enforcement is a quickly developing field that touches on many different sectors, including schools, government, healthcare, social media, AI, and basically every area where businesses and consumers interact digitally.The statutes that would be the primary focus of the job include the Utah Protection of Personal Information Act and the Utah Consumer Privacy Act; however, work might include projects on any laws that protect the public.These cases often involve challenging and high-impact enforcement initiatives where the Division coordinates with other state or federal enforcement authorities, as well as other agencies of the State of Utah. This is a mid-level position.

TheTechnologist & Investigatorwillprovideindustryresearch,dataanalysis,andtechnicalexpertisetotheattorneysand staff in pursuing investigations and enforcement actions. The position will, in part, be responsible for reviewing and analyzing business cybersecurity policies and procedures and notifications of data breaches of private and government entities. Additionally, the position will have input on planning and will be independently responsible for conducting industry research projects on issues that impact consumer privacy; gathering and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data; and preparing reports and recommendations to management and attorneys.

The Technologist & Investigator will be expected to learn and explain the technological intricacies of digital privacy, online data flows, online advertising, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithmic design, application development, and human-computer interaction. TheTechnologist & Investigatormayserveonhighprofileandsensitivecases, task forces, or working groups that have wide-ranging impact on consumers.

Some Exemplary Job Duties Include

• Assess the reasonableness of businesses’ cybersecurity policies and practices, including alignment with recognized security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF), industry norms, and statutory obligations;
• Analyze the technical root causes of data breaches and evaluate the adequacy of organizations’ security controls, access management practices, system configurations, logging/monitoring systems, breach containment, data exfiltration prevention measures, and incident response actions taken before, during, and after the breach;
• Support investigative work by helping to craft targeted civil investigative demands;
• Analyze materials received through civil investigative demands to help build case theories and identify additional lines of inquiry;
• Aid in the review of data and documents related to investigations and investigative findings;
• Conduct presentations and briefings of investigative conclusions through written reports;
• Support the development of case theories and aid in the creation of effective remedies;
• Serve as an expert advisor to enforcement staff regarding technology and privacy.
• Develop internal guidance and educational materials that translate cybersecurity concepts into clear, accessible information for non-technical staff;
• Develop technology-related policies, procedures, tools, examination techniques, and inquiry methods to be applied in connection with consumer protection.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity and five years of relevant experience; or
• Seven years of recent and relevant experience with advanced technology research, software engineering, or cybersecurity, two of which must be as an expert advisor, supervisor, or team lead.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communicationskills,presentationandinterpersonalskills.
• Demonstratedinterestinemergingtechnologyandrelatedpolicyissues.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and resourceful.
• Abilitytoworkbothindependentlyandaspartofateam,andtoassesstheneedtoshift priorities.
• Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to know when to ask questions.
• Experienceexecutingtechnologyprojects,products,platforms,orservicesusingexpertise in software development, design, data science, or research.
• Experience examining large data sets using scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, etc.) to investigate allegations of illegal conduct.
• Experience analyzing, collecting, and using information and data for law enforcement or investigation purposes.
• Ability to be self-directed and manage workload.
• Experienceadvisingleadersorstakeholdersontechnicalconceptstoachieveorganizational or project objectives.
  
  

About The Role

Location –

160 East 300 South

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

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