Information Security Analyst

Position: Information Security Analyst I

Reporting to and taking direction from the Information Security Officer, the Information Security Analyst I is responsible for the day-to-day operation of security systems, security monitoring, and reactive security incident response. The Information Security Analyst I will have a fundamental understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Monitoring and analyzing network activity - 55%

• Monitor event logs for security incidents
• Investigate impact of security incident
• Respond to and neutralize security incidents
• Report security incidents
• Provide feedback and verification of mitigation to security issues

Maintain awareness of information security threats - 25%

• Monitor vendor and security focused web sites for new and evolving threats
• Review and respond to notifications from information sharing and analysis centers
• Develop information security briefs

Identify threats and vulnerabilities - 10%

• Assist in configuration of security systems to identify threats
• Perform system scans for vulnerability and compliance auditing
• Assist with assessing risk to information systems
• Assist with penetration testing

Assist with implementation of information security controls - 10%

• Assist with installation, configuration, deployment, and documentation of security systems
• Fulfill network access requests
• Maintain the information security web site

Education

• Bachelor's degree required

Experience

• Two years’ experience and knowledge with cybersecurity
• Familiarity and understanding of cybersecurity analysis procedures and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical skill to resolve problems
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, team members, peers, vendors, and constituents of campus community
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, BASH, PHP, JAVA, etc.) (preferred)
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems (preferred)
• Cybersecurity certification (preferred)

Physical Requirements

Lifting (weight) - 25 to 50 lbs

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