Principal Cybersecurity Analyst
Listed on 2026-02-15
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Security Manager
Overview
Principal Cybersecurity Analyst
Job : 294689
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Kennesaw State University is committed to transforming lives through academic excellence, research, and community partnerships. We are an employer of choice with a focus on integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. We are part of the University System of Georgia.
Location notes:
Primary location is the Kennesaw campus (1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144). The Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Leads incident response and strengthens our security posture across cloud and on‑prem environments. Provides technical leadership in investigations and partners with teams to implement effective security controls, offering oversight and guidance in support of the security operations department and handling of security events. Possesses deep technical expertise, mentoring ability, and a strong understanding of modern threat landscapes.
ResponsibilitiesEducational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Required Experience
Six (6) years Information Technology Security or other Information Technology related experience.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification, such as CISSP, CISA, etc.
Knowledge of EDR platforms (Crowd Strike, Sentinel One, Microsoft Defender, or similar tool)
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Cybersecurity, Information Security and Assurance, or related field
Preferred Experience
Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar tool)
Experience with vulnerability management tools (Rapid7, Tenable, Microsoft Defender, or similar tool)
ABILITIES
Security control implementation and technical investigation
Mentoring and cross‑functional collaboration
Lead incident response and threat analysis
Design scalable security solutions
Communicate technical findings effectively
Strengthen security posture across hybrid environments
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to anticipate security threats and proactively develop appropriate solutions
Able to function with autonomy, make sound and timely decisions, and use good judgement to determine which decisions should be escalated
KNOWLEDGE
Incident response, SIEM, EDR, SOAR, cloud security, IAM, vulnerability management
Security frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001)
Application security risks (OWASP Top 10) and penetration testing tools
Network traffic analysis and log review
Knowledge of EDR platforms (Crowd Strike, Sentinel One, Microsoft Defender, or similar tool)
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette
The University System of Georgia is comprised of 25 institutions of higher education and the System Office. Our USG Core Values are Integrity,…
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