Purpose of the Position

The Information Security Analyst is responsible for implementing the campus’ information security program to include reviewing security plans and role-based training requirements, operating security tools and scanners, and responding to security alerts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

Knowledge of general concepts of information security best practices; IT Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) for example NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-39 and NIST SP 800-30
Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 rev 5 security controls and the Risk Management Framework (e.g. NIST SP 800-37)
Knowledge of vulnerability scanning and threat mitigation tools such as Microsoft Defender, Tenable Security Center / Nessus, Burp Suite
Knowledge of centralized log management tools such as Splunk, Graylog, Microsoft Sentinel, AWS CloudTrail
Knowledge of common vulnerability management frameworks such as CIS or STIGs
Knowledge of security concepts such as Least Privilege; and Separation of Duties
Ability to think critically, analyze risk, consider possible solutions, and make recommendations
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with diverse groups of organizations and people
Ability to develop relationships with and provide guidance to all levels of management regarding employee system access
Willingness to be very flexible, ability to maintain the highest professional standards and competence to be accurate, thorough, and productive with all work
Understanding of system administration for both on-premises and cloud systems
Understanding of defense-in-depth and common security elements
Understanding of the IT Incident Response processes
Regulations such as FERPA, GLBA, PCI
Knowledge of firewalls and IDS/IPS concepts, such as Palo Alto
Demonstrated understanding of technical, engineering, and programmatic capabilities related to information systems and/or subsystems
Familiarity with programming and query languages

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education: High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience: Previous experience in an information security environment; Possession of a current and maintained Information Security certification; Experience documenting security issues

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1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606, USA

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