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Junior Security Operations Analyst

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 11, 2021


Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Security Operations Analyst to support VCU’s information security program by performing intrusion detection and incident response duties. Function as part of the information security operations team and analyze security events and declare and triage security incidents. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and incident responders to properly identify, contain, and eradicate threats. Coordinate with and assist IT and business units to recover from security incidents. Develop and track metrics around security events and incidents, and provide reports to security management on security operations.

The Junior Security Operations Analyst is also responsible to develop formalized written reports that identify discovered system vulnerabilities, major findings, identified risks, and recommendations to address these risks; as well as assist internal and external stakeholders in developing plans to treat the identified risks in order to minimize the impact caused by the potential loss in confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the system and applicable environment.

Operating as a member of the information security operations team, The Junior Security Operations Analyst will serve as a liaison for inter-departmental outreach programs including security awareness training, policy development, IT contingency planning, and general security consulting.

Required Qualifications:
Conceptual understanding of IT and information security governance
Familiarity with general IT policies, standards, procedures and the development and maintenance processes associated with them.
Familiarity with information protection and privacy regulations such as FERPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FISMA, and those defined in the Code of Virginia.
Understanding of general IT and information security best practices and standards
Ability to engage a diverse population and effectively communicate over a variety of media, including in-person, email, social media, and over the phone.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non technical audiences
Ability to work successfully in teams and independently with technical and nontechnical individuals.
Ability to quickly acquire new skills and knowledge
Substantial technical experience working with two of the three following security domains is strongly preferred: systems development security, network security and computer operations security
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience conducting a business impact analysis, performing data sensitivity classification and conducting IT contingency planning is strongly preferred
Experience in the development and administration of information security awareness programs is strongly preferred
Experience in marketing and communications field is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or related discipline is preferred
CISA, CIA, GSNA, CISSP, Security+ or GSEC certifications are preferred
Experience working in a university setting is preferred
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Typical Physical and Cognitive Requirements
Light Lifting (<20 lbs): Marginal
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): N/A
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): N/A
Pushing/Pulling: N/A
Standing: Marginal
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Marginal
Walking: Marginal
Climbing: Essential
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential
Extreme heat/cold: N/A
Extreme Noise: N/A
Vibrations: N/A
Fumes: N/A
Mists/gases: N/A
Fast pace: Marginal
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Essential
Frequent Change: Essential
Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential

Salary Range - $64,000 - $72,000


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