Security Analyst II

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement | Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement | Posted Mar 9 Full-time Negotiable Unknown Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26297 For questions regarding this position, please contact: John Williams View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Classification Title Computer Sftwr Eng/Appl II Working Title Security Analyst II Brief Position Overview The full-time Security Analyst provides technical and administrative support to ensure the security of MSU’s environment. The primary responsibilities of this position include information, application, and system security assessments; the maintenance and operation of security-focused applications; training and awareness; and incident mitigation and response. This role functions as a resource to the four-campus MSU Enterprise, providing consulting and advisory services to technical and functional users on all MSU campuses on matters related to information and application security. Under the supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer, this full-time position works closely with the technical and administrative staff throughout the four MSU campuses and the IT Community to maintain and improve the security of MSU’s data and IT resources. Position Number 4M0247 Department UIT Info Security Division VP for Information Technology Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $34.88 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type Classified Salary If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open General Statement In support of the Montana State University mission, University Information Technology promotes, develops, delivers, and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources. Duties and Responsibilities Provide general security monitoring, consultation, vulnerability remediation, and incident response. Serve as a subject matter expert across a range of server, application, and networking technologies to ensure proper security controls and practices. Analyze and remediate potential security issues identified by a range of internal and external tools and resources, with consistent follow-through ensuring accurate resolution. Design, implement, and manage a range of security services in coordination with information practitioners across MSU. Collaborate with a range of technical professionals across MSU on the identification and remediation of security issues. Provide technical support and expertise to software and hardware design efforts with a focus on secure architectures. Conduct technical training and security awareness presentations to a range of constituents across MSU. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated experience with security and privacy best practices as well as incident response. Demonstrated experience with server and desktop operating systems. Demonstrated experience with information security tools and practices. Demonstrated experience with operating system and network traffic behavior and trend analysis. Demonstrated experience with data loss prevention, vulnerability management, threat hunting, anti-malware tools, and SIEMs in a higher education environment. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Advanced knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and associated risks. Hands-on systems and networking administration experience. Demonstrated experience supporting ERP and other enterprise software and Web application environments. Demonstrated experience providing both technical and functional users with training related to security best practices. The Successful Candidate Will Ability to conduct technical training and security awareness presentations to a range of constituents across MSU. Ability to communicate effective both verbally and in written form. Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive information and circumstances, including high-stress incident handling. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and rapidly re-prioritize a variety of tasks at different levels of complexity and urgency. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This position is not eligible for sponsorship. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? No Special Instructions This position is not eligible for sponsorship. EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. About the company Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™