Project Program Specialist

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The System IT Security Analyst provides distributed security support to each campus in the Arkansas State University System. This role serves to supplement each campus’ existing staff for security related matters and to facilitate coordination between Jonesboro IT Security initiatives and each campus of the system. Workload will be determined by each campus based on their need and the objectives set by the respective CIO.

Regular travel to each campus to support security initiatives and collaboration is a requirement of this position. This role is governed by state and federal laws and institution policies.

Multi-Campus Support

• Provide operational and advisory security support to multiple locations based on organizational priorities and campus need.
• Collaborate with campus IT staff to assist with campus security initiatives, projects, and incident response activities.
• Serve as a liaison between locations to promote consistent security practices, tooling alignment, and information sharing.
• Participate in security working groups, project teams, or committees as assigned.

Policy, Compliance, and Risk Support

• Support the implementation and adoption of organizational security policies, standards, and procedures at each location.
• Assist campus staff with compliance-related activities, audits, and evidence collection as needed.
• Identify gaps, risks, or inconsistencies and work collaboratively to recommend improvements.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Serve as an operational extension of the Jonesboro IT Security team while supporting system level activities.
• Participate directly in system incident response, investigations, and containment activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to university-wide cybersecurity initiatives.

• Working knowledge of modern security workflows, practices, and standards.
• Familiarity with common security tools (e.g., Crowd Strike, Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender).
• Strong technical documentation skills for incident records, procedures, and reports.
• Ability to communicate technical security concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Organizational and time‑management skills to balance operational security responsibilities across multiple locations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly.

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed.
Regular and reliable attendance.

• Regular and reliable transportation to multiple working locations across the state of Arkansas is required.

• The formal education equivalent of an earned Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience working in a Security Operations Center or comparable security environment preferred.
• One or more entry-level or intermediate industry-recognized IT or cybersecurity certification(s) preferred.
• OR
• The formal education equivalent of an earned Associates Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience working in a Security Operations Center or comparable security environment preferred.