Information Security Analyst

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation.

Job Description

Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Information Security Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Chief Information Security Officer/Director of Information Security in developing and maintaining Binghamton University's information security capabilities, implementing security controls, responding to information security incidents, and monitoring administrative, academic systems, and the University network for policy enforcement and compliance.

• Triage, process, and close out technical client requests
• Track and ensure adequate and timely resolution to all audit and risk assessment findings or issues relating to information security
• Recommend remediation strategies and technologies for mitigating risks
• Evaluate current and future requirements and develop or recommend technical and operational solutions accordingly
• Support and manage risk mitigation tools as needed
• Develop specifications and standards for equipment, software, and procedures in support of University policies
• Investigate internal and external reports of information security issues
• Assist in analyzing results from intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, network mapping software, log analysis, and other tools to detect, respond to, and mitigate information security related vulnerabilities and incidents
• Maintain audit and oversight of processes, procedures, and tools used to ensure security controls
• Maintain metrics and prepare reports
• Perform trend and root cause analysis
• Liaison with various University constituencies on behalf of the CISO as needed
• Serves as a resource person in assessing systems, processes, and projects against compliance requirements, control objectives, and security best practices
• Must be able to maintain data confidentiality and compliance with regulatory requirements (GLBA, CMMC, HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, etc.)

This is a fully in-person position located at Binghamton University's main campus in Vestal, NY.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (completed by May 2026), OR an Associate's degree plus 2 years of professional Information Security experience
• Proven ability to apply core Information Security concepts (e.g., CIA triad, risk assessment, or encryption) through completed coursework, certifications, or professional projects
• Experience producing technical documentation, such as lab reports, incident summaries, or system walkthroughs, for a technical or non-technical audience
• Documented experience contributing to a shared goal within a team environment (e.g., senior capstone projects, professional workgroups, or student organizations)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks or projects with competing deadlines in an academic or professional setting

Preferred

• Professional experience with Incident Management/Response and EDR tools
• Technical proficiency in querying and analyzing log files within SPLUNK, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar SIEM platforms
• Hands-on experience navigating Google Security Center or Microsoft 365 Security Center
• Working knowledge of network topologies, architectures (OSI model), protocols (TCP/IP), and addressing schemes
• Experience operating Unix and Windows-based security tools (e.g., nmap, Snort, or Group Policy Management)
• Ability to write or modify scripts in Python, PHP, or Powershell to automate security tasks
• Experience implementing or auditing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including NIST, PCI-DSS, FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, DFARS, CMMC, ITIL/ITSM or ITAR
• Experience working within large-scale, complex environments such as Higher Education, Healthcare, or Research facilities
• Experience using, configuring, or securing AI models and automated agents