IT Security Analyst

IT Security Analyst

James Madison University

JMU IT Security is accepting applications for the position of Security Analyst. JMU offers comprehensive benefit with focus on sustaining a healthy work life balance.
This position is primarily teleworked, but there are circumstances where the employee must be able to commute to onsite to JMU for mandatory meetings or projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyze network, system, application, and account activity using logs, traffic, tools and other intelligence sources to detect active threats. Works as a part of the IT Security team to identify and respond to security incidents.

Qualifications:

-Proficient with Windows, Linux, and MacOS
-Analytical and adept in troubleshooting
-An understanding of security implications related to network, applications, email, endpoints, and servers
-Knowledge of common attacker tactics and techniques
-Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
-Ability to prepare and present formal/informal written/oral presentations of a technical nature
-Experience with Security Information and Event Monitoring systems and logging tools
-Experience with data loss prevention tools, malware analysis tools, and packet capture tools
-Knowledge of cloud security practices particularly with Microsoft 365

To learn more and to apply, go to http://jobs.jmu.edu/home and reference posting number 20000648. Review of applications begins 9/12/2024. Pay is a range of $75,000 - $80,000.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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