Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

Job Summary:

Assist the Chief Information Security Officer and IT Security Engineer with the implementation and monitoring of security measures for IT systems. Assist in planning, coordination, and implementation of University security practices through the development and implementation of policies, standards, and procedures. Aids in developing and delivering Cyber training strategy for the University Community.

• Serve as the primary front-line responder for day-to-day security incidents across the university network; conduct active monitoring and rapid investigations utilizing industry-standard endpoint protection and cloud productivity platforms
• Conduct routine vulnerability management life cycles, including identification, remediation requirements generation, and validation testing, and assist in comprehensive risk assessments to quantify institutional exposure
• Perform routine vulnerability management services that include vulnerability identification, generating vulnerability remediation or mitigation requirements, and validation testing
• Conduct rigorous security audits of third-party software and internet applications to ensure compliance with university data protection standards
• Partner closely with internal IT teams to design, strengthen, and implement robust security strategies and infrastructure across campus
• Collect, analyze, and summarize security data and trends to provide actionable statistics, supporting information, and strategic recommendations for continuous system enhancements
• Maintain expert knowledge of emerging security threats, advanced countermeasures, industry trends, regulatory updates, and cybersecurity best practices

• Two (2) or more years of post-secondary education/formal technical training
• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• One (1) or more Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) certifications CISSP, CISA or other industry standard IT Security certifications in good standing (ex: CompTIA Security+ Cert)
• Experience working in higher education IT

$60,617 - $64,480

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure information sensitive in nature Ability to work well collaboratively and independently

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Working knowledge and experience with various regulatory requirements including: PCI/DSS, HIPAA and FERPA, standards and control frameworks including NIST and ITIL
• Knowledge of IT security architecture including cloud based services; firewall and routing principles
• Knowledge of encryption and authentication technologies including Active Directory

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Experience with server operating systems including but not limited to:
  Linux (Red Hat), Windows, Server, and MAC
• Experience with network protocols and services including: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, LDAP, etc.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

• Position of Trust + Education

• Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
• Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: .