Information Security Analyst, Office of Information Technology

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno Office of Information Technology is currently searching for a strategical, security focused Information Security Analyst.

The primary function of this position is to monitor network traffic, activity logs and systems alerts for trends, anomalies, intrusion attempts and potential breaches. They would also identify, collect, analyze, interpret, and assist in the development of security metrics and reports as well as ongoing vulnerability assessments.

In the event of an incident the Information Security Analyst would serve as the primary coordinator for a response. This would include performing network and system forensic investigation, malware analysis, documentation, and final reporting. This position would also oversee the management of the systems that manage logging, analysis, and incident response. This includes the SIEM, syslog servers, net flow aggregation systems, vulnerability assessment, and other analytic platforms.

In addition, this position would mentor student employees or other IT employees in proper security procedures and practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and (2) years of related work experience;
OR

Master’s Degree from an accredited institution and one (1) year related work experience.

Related

Experience:

Experience in cyber security incident management, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, computer and network forensics. Software design or development.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.

Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate

• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at…