Cybersecurity Analyst,Associate Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,IT/Tech

Job Details

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst, Associate

Location: USO-Information Tech Services

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 293710

About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville.

The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Location

This role is based at the Information Technology Services (ITS) office in Athens, Georgia, located at 2500 Daniells Bridge Road. Onsite attendance is required five days a week, and remote work is not offered for this position. The work is typically performed in an office and requires long periods of time sitting while using a variety of computer-based tools.

This position is for permanent, full-time employment. Candidates must reside in the state of Georgia or be willing to relocate to Georgia as a condition of employment.
United States citizenship is required. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or support visa transfers for this position at any point in time.

Job Summary

This position is an entry-level Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst role within a centralized SOC supporting multiple locations across the University System of Georgia. The role is responsible for continuous security monitoring, alert triage, initial investigation, documentation, and escalation of cybersecurity events using established procedures and runbooks.

The supervisor for this position assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work is performed on-site in Athens, Georgia, during standard business hours with participation in a regular on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts generated by centralized security platforms across multiple environments.

Perform initial triage and analysis of alerts to identify false positives, benign activity, or potential security incidents.

Follow documented SOC runbooks and standard operating procedures to investigate common security events (e.g., phishing, malware, suspicious authentication activity).

Escalate validated or suspected security incidents to senior SOC analysts or incident responders in accordance with defined escalation criteria.

Document investigations accurately and consistently, including timelines, evidence reviewed, actions taken, and escalation decisions.

Collect and preserve relevant logs and supporting data to assist incident response and follow-on analysis.

Support vulnerability and exposure monitoring activities as assigned, including validation and tracking.

Assist with operational SOC reporting and metrics (e.g., alert volumes, escalation counts, incident summaries).

Participate in system-wide cybersecurity activities related to security operations, including exercises or tabletop activities.

Expectation to stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and security trends.

Participate in a regular on-call rotation to support after-hours escalation and incident response.

Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree or higher in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience (such as coursework, certifications, internships or professional experience).

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with modern operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Basic exposure to scripting or query languages (e.g., Python, Power Shell, Bash, or log query languages) sufficient to read or modify existing scripts or queries.
Basic exposure to security monitoring tools (SIEM, EDR, NDR, XDR, Vulnerability Scanners).

Proposed Salary

Budgeted Pay: $56,615 - $58,880

Required Documents to Attach

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge

Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, and defensive controls.
Basic familiarity with common attack techniques such as phishing, credential abuse, and malware.
Awareness of centralized security monitoring and logging concepts.
Knowledge on how to identify and safely handle sensitive information.

Skills

Ability to analyze security alerts and log data using established procedures.
Strong attention to detail and disciplined documentation practices.
Ability to follow defined workflows, playbooks, and escalation paths.
Basic proficiency with ticketing or…


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