Associate IT Security Analyst

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition waivers

Paid holidays

Leave accrual

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville seeks an Associate IT Security Analyst to plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems. This role focuses on regulating access, preventing data compromise, and assessing vulnerabilities across software, hardware, and networks.

Eligibility requires a bachelor's degree. Preferred certifications include CEH / CCNA Security / Security+ / Cloud+ / GSEC, with Azure Security experience and risk assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Current CEH, CCNA- Security, Security+, Cloud+, GSEC, or similar certifications compatible with ISO 17024 or US DoD 8570.01.
• Experience with Azure Security.
• Experience with assessing application and/or system risk.
• Experience dealing with Phishing or Spear Phishing attacks.
• Experience with penetration testing or Red teaming.
• Experience in the execution and management of Information System’s (IS) incident response and investigations.
• Experience with at least one programming, scripting language, or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems.
• Regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Analyze and assess vulnerabilities in infrastructure (software, hardware, networks).
• Investigate tools to identify vulnerabilities and recommend solutions; test for compliance with security policies.
• Maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships and reliable attendance.

Skills

CEH

CCNA Security

Security+

Cloud+

GSEC

Azure Security

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Closing Date:

10/12/2026

Type of Position:

IT Security

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department:

Cybersecurity Support

Summary of Job Duties:

The Associate IT Security Analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information. This position analyzes and assesses vulnerabilities in the infrastructure (software, hardware, networks); investigates tools to identify and detect vulnerabilities and recommends solutions; analyzes and assesses damage to the infrastructure as a result of security incidents, examines available tools and processes for remediation; tests for compliance with security policies and procedures.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CEH,CCNA- Security, Security+, Cloud+, GSEC, or similar certifications compatible with ISO 17024 or US DoD 8570.01
• Experience with Azure Security
• Experience with assessing application and / or system risk
• Experience dealing with Phishing or Spear Phishing attacks
• Experience with penetration testing or Read teaming
• Experience in the execution and management of Information System’s (IS) incident response and administrative inquiries/investigations in collaboration with the Investigations department
• Experience with at least one programming, scripting language, or SQL
• Experience with technical concepts like regular expressions, data normalization, and correlation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of information protection methodologies and concepts
• Understanding of security threats and attack vectors
• Familiarity with security best practices, such as secure coding practices, network segmentation, and access control
• Basic knowledge of networking principles, such as TCP/IP, routing, and switching
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong desire to learn or improve cyber security skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain the confidentiality of such data and information
• Ability to identify potential security breaches and recommend countermeasures
• Ability to identify and analyze security events
• Ability to think critically and creatively

Salary Information:

$75,092

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [e-mail]

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Company Overview:

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.