INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

POSITION INFORMATION Posting Number: SRGV8934 Working Title: INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST Vacancies: 1 Location: Information Security Department, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring and support of digital access control, data confidentiality, system integrity, system reliability, system audit, and recovery methods and procedures. Analyze various security solutions and investigate and resolve security events detected by those systems. Support the university information technology security program for compliance with UTS 165 and TAC 202. Work with information technology network security to resolve incidents and escalates complex issues to management as appropriate. Provide information and consultation to the university community on information security issues related to university information systems to ensure security controls are appropriate and operating as intended. Participate in the response and recovery of abuses of systems and information resources, violations of policies, privacy issues, and related incidents. Maintain security equipment operation, including configurations, upgrades, installations, and review all IT procurement for compliance with security provisions and system specifications. Provide standard technical assistance in the selection, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of security products as needed. Stay current with IT network security to aid in disaster recovery, business continuity, intrusion detection, incident remediation, monitoring of network and bandwidth resources, and other pertinent security software and utilities. Keep current with advancements in information security related subjects and provide internal consulting on viruses, spyware, exploits, computer forensics, recovery and similar subject matter to campus departmental IT staff. Assist in developing and preparing documentation, including security policies and procedures, security notifications and alerts. Disseminate timely security-sensitive information and security alerts via email to the university community. May participate in new employee orientation to present information on security policies and procedures. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in the availability and security of information through process improvement and/or information technology. Active participation in the higher education security community such as Educause, REN-ISAC, Unisog, etc. Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with any UT System policy changes or updates as they apply to the institution. Perform other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in information security, information technology, computer sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited university. Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, or a related field from an accredited university. Required Experience: Two (2) years of relevant IT security, IT operations and/or IT audit experience, including experience with computer hardware and system software, knowledge of host/network common vulnerabilities and exploits (CVEs), hacker methodologies and tactics, and tools used, basic networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP); or a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with three (3) years of the required experience. Experience can be substituted for up to two (2) years of education on a 1-for-1 basis. Preferred Experience: Experience in configuring, deploying, or monitoring security infrastructure or tools and knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures for security operation centers. Licenses/Certifications: Preferred GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Security+, or similar certification. Technical Skills: Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments such as word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred). Use of standard office equipment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must be able to successfully perform all required duties in an office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, requiring presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Strong attention to detail and ability to problem-solve; ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with varying constituencies and teams. Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Knowledge of security best practice standards such as the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and OWASP. Must pass a criminal background check (CBC). EMPLOYMENT Employment Category: Full-Time FTE: 1.0 Salary: Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date: 04/29/2026 Grant Funded Position: No EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and to ensure non‑discrimination in its educational programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently‐abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr