"Information Security Analyst I"

Job Details

Description

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; Maintaining awareness of current information security threats; Identifying threats and vulnerabilities; and Assist with implementation of information security controls.

Examples of Duties

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

Typical Qualifications

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)

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements: Lifting (weight) - 25 to 50 lbs

Special Instructions:

• Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
• 9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
• Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
• Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.