Cyber Security Analyst

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support cybersecurity issues and systems, reporting to the Director of Technical Services.

The role will establish new cyber security protocols and policies and maintain existing security software to safeguard EU’s information and systems. The position emphasizes privacy and security risk identification, threat detection, and clear security reporting, with strong collaboration across teams and adherence to security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of demonstrated experience in enterprise cyber security work is required.
• Blue Team Level 1 certification is also required.
• Experience in higher education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify privacy and security concerns.
• Provide technical support for security MDR/EDR suites.
• Lead development and execution of security programs and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all security policies and procedures.
• Participate in threat hunting and threat detection.
• Participate in fraud detection and mitigation.
• Analyze malicious behavior.
• Develop and communicate technical security reports.
• Advise management of security risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to balance priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber security or related field

6+ years of enterprise cyber security experience

Blue Team Level 1 certification

Job description

Position Description

The Cyber Security Analyst, reporting to the Director of Technical Services, is responsible for providing support for cybersecurity related issues and systems. The position will establish new cyber security protocols and policies. The position will also support and maintain existing security software. The mission of the Cyber Security Analyst is to ensure the security and integrity of EU’s information and systems.

Position Responsibilities

The tasks and responsibilities of the Cyber Security Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying privacy and security concerns.
• Providing technical support for security MDR/EDR suites.
• Leading the development and execution of security programs and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with all security policies and procedures.
• Participating in threat hunting and threat detection.
• Participating in fraud detection and mitigation.
• Analyzing malicious behavior.
• Developing and communicating technical security reports.
• Advising management of security risks.

Specific Experience

• Monitoring and implementing antivirus/security software.
• Creating security policies and procedures.
• Assessing existing systems for security issues and risks.
• Creating incident reports as necessary.
• Assessing any security breaches and identifying vulnerabilities.

Character

• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence, and affirmation.
• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Status

Staff, full-time, salaried, exempt, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of demonstrated experience in enterprise cyber security work is required.
• Blue Team Level 1 certification is also required.
• Experience in higher education is strongly preferred.
• This individual is dedicated and committed with strong analytical skills.
• An individual who has a clear understanding of the critical role cybersecurity plays.
• The ability to balance a complex set of priorities and issues is critical.
• Prior technical work experience supporting risk management, security services, and oversight of enterprise MDR/EDR is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively with other teams are essential.