Security Analyst I

Job Title
Security Analyst I

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
Office Of Information Security

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Security Analyst I position is an entry level position on the IT Security team, reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer. The Security Analyst I will develop expertise as a subject matter expert in IT Security to assist with the implementation of TAMU-CC policies, processes, tools, and monitoring. The Security Analyst I will engage with IT staff, faculty, researchers, and staff in support the information security needs of the enterprise. The Security Analyst I will be involved in the triage of incidents, staff orientation, developing process documentation, managing the SIEM, and support compliance with security standards and security training within the university.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps enforce and audit security policies and procedures such as access, breach escalation, use of firewalls, and encryption routines.
• Helps monitor data security profiles. Participates in audits and investigations of security exceptions.
• Helps develop risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
• Helps update, maintain, and document security controls. Provides direct support to the client and internal IT groups for security related issues.
• Helps advise technical staff, policy administrators, and clients on the integrity of security procedures, systems, and policies in the design of systems and facilities.
• Documents and logs information security, incidents, responses, plans, and methods.
• Prepare and document exception requests from various departments.
• Track and report on compliance with faculty, staff, and researcher training, including but not limited to: Information Security Awareness training (ISA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Training (FERPA), and Disability and Accessibility Awareness training (DAA).
• Prepare and participate in student, faculty, staff, and researcher ongoing IT Security education.
• Represent the IT Department and Information Security team at the TAMU-CC New Employee Orientation (NEO).
• Cross-train and provide coverage for the Security Analyst III position
• Assists with new technology deployments and integration testing.
• Helps evaluate security products, services, and procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Working with information security tools in a Microsoft environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
• Two (2) years of Information Technology (IT) related experience.
• Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement:
• Associate's Degree and four (4) years of experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience OR
• Master's Degree
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting, client relations, and the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or ISC2 Associate Certification, is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of working with students, faculty, staff, and researchers in an environment governed by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
• Knowledge of Vulnerability Management.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TAMUCC/Security-Analyst-I_R-041691-1

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