It Security Analyst

Job summary
The IT Security Analyst position is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of University systems for intrusion, log management, vulnerability management, endpoint compliance, management of day-to-day security threats, and enforcing day-to-day IT security policy.The individual will also provide security analysis and design assistance to other IT units and investigate security incidents.This position requires technical skills along with the ability to collaborate with internal customers and vendors.
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Investigate and respond to security alerts.• Log management.• Assist with implementing security related firewall policies.• Vulnerability management.• Work with various stakeholders to ensure vulnerabilities are remediated.• Manage security team servers.• Incident Response and analysis.• Work with other IT units to design and implement security controls or audit security state of resources.• Other duties as assigned.• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in system administration, information security or a comparable degree program; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience from which the required knowledge and abilities can be acquired.• Ability to obtain U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance or already have it.• Must be a U.S. Citizen• 3 years of professional experience in an information technology-related field.• 2 years of professional experience with security monitoring and incident response.
Key Skills Needed
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex security issues in an IT environment.• Experience with Linux or Windows server administration.• Demonstrated experience working with network protocols.• Experience working with IDS systems, including writing rules.• Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerability assessment tools.• Demonstrated ability to work independently.• Demonstrated ability to communicate security-related complex issues.• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and carry a cell phone.