Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst

Job : 321688

Location: District Support Services Cntr

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range $64,346.00 - $83,649.50 annually, DOE

Grade 117

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Summer

Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar 12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision - creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County.

Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Information Technology Services (ITS) at the MCCCD is looking for a forward-thinking Cybersecurity Analyst to join our dynamic security team. The Cybersecurity Analyst plays a key role in protecting MCCCD's digital ecosystem, including network, systems, and data from cyber threats and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role contributes to the overall security posture of the organization through leveraging continuous monitoring solutions, participation in incident response activities, and enhancing the vulnerability management program.

The Cybersecurity Analyst will collaborate with end users and champion cybersecurity awareness within the MCCCD community.

• Uses the latest security solutions to continuously monitor MCCCD's networks and systems; identifies, thwarts, and repels security breaches, intrusions, and anomalous activity. (20%)
• Investigates moderately complex security incidents, performs root cause analysis, and implements appropriate response measures following established procedures. (20%)
• Analyzes security alerts from various security tools, network devices, and information systems to identify potential threats. (15%)
• Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, technologies, and trends to proactively enhance MCCCD's security posture. (15%)
• Performs vulnerability scans of networks and applications; identifies weaknesses and recommends remediation strategies. (15%)
• Evaluates network and system security configurations against best practices and risk-based access controls; recommends hardening strategies to reduce risk. (10%)
• Performs related duties as assigned; there is a mandatory minimum in-office expectation, currently two days onsite, in which the District reserves the right to update at any time. (5%)

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field and two (2) years of technical…