Cybersecurity Analyst

Marist University; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Unlimited paid sick time

14+ holidays per year

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability programs

Job summary

Marist University in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Information Technology team. The Analyst detects and mitigates cybersecurity threats across the Marist network and systems from internal and external sources, coordinating with IT staff to continually strengthen security posture.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity and 1–3 years of cybersecurity experience; a Master’s degree is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in CS/IS/Cybersecurity or related field.
• 1–3 years of cybersecurity experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred; 3–5 years of experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administer SIEM platform and review logs for security issues and patterns.
• Assist in expanding Governance, Risk and Compliance program to improve maturity.
• Assist enhancing the vulnerability management program to improve security posture.
• Improve internal auditing program: vulnerability management, system hardening baselines, penetration tests, phishing and social engineering tests.
• Participate in Incident Response by investigating incidents and performing forensics and analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity or a related field

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity or a related field

Tools

SIEM platform

Job description

Position Title:

Cybersecurity Analyst

Department/School:

Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $85,000

Job Summary:

The Cybersecurity Analyst is a member of the Cybersecurity Team aspart of Marist Information Technology. The Analyst is responsiblefor detecting and mitigating cybersecurity threats across theMarist network and systems from internal and external sources. This position will work closely with IT Operational staffin other IT areas to continually improve the security posture ofthe Marist network and systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, orCybersecurity or a related field
• One to three years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field

Essential Functions:

• Administer SIEM platform and review systems logs for securityissues and patterns
• Assist in expanding the existing Governance, Risk andCompliance program to improve the maturity of the cyberprogram
• Assist enhancing the vulnerability management program to improve the security posture of Marist systems
• Improve internal auditing program; vulnerability management,system hardening baselines, penetration test, phishing & socialengineering tests and attacks
• Participate in the Incident Response program by investigatingcybersecurity incidents, provide digital forensics and systemanalysis during a cyber incident.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, orCybersecurity or a related field
• Three to five years of experience in cybersecurity or a relatedfield

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 ProfessionalReferences

Benefits:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning inthe 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15%employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible SpendingAccounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs andworkers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributesa mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12%after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1%thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary,up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduatecredit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee,spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semestertowards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/oremployee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of theUniversity.

About the Department/School:

As a leader in educational applications of technology, InformationTechnology (IT) offers students, faculty, and staff access toadvanced technologies to help promote a strong sense of community.A distinguishing feature of the Marist education is the manner in which information technology is used in support of teaching,learning, and scholarship. This environment creates a strongapplied research culture and includes Marist students as youngparaprofessionals, which makes Marist unique within highereducation.

Marist IT staff come from diverse career and educationalbackgrounds. Our community of technologists collaborate to supporta commitment to excellence with 80 staff members within 15departments, more than 200 student paraprofessionals, and a24/7/365 operation. Effort, talent, and commitment are rewarded andrecognized within the division both internally by leadership, andexternally through numerous industry accolades and awards. No twodays are ever the same while working in IT. With our focus onopen-source technology and innovation, we are committed to findingmore effective and practical ways to use technology to meetinstitutional goals.

We are looking for excellence, attention to detail, strongownership of one’s work, and exceptional problem solving andproject management skills. If you are a critical thinker with theability to solve problems independently and as part of ahard-working team, we welcome your application for theCybersecurity Analyst position.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-yearinstitution whose signature educational approach blends the liberalarts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experientiallearning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses inPoughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programsoffering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal tothe world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusivecommunity. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Maristcultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them tocolor outside traditional academic lines as they pursue courseworkand personal experiences that provide valuable occupationalexpertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has beenacclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & WorldReport, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review,and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (On Campus in Poughkeepsie)

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforceon our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employmentopportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, theUniversity will strive to achieve the full and fair participationof all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion ofindividuals without consideration of race, color, disability,religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexualorientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fideoccupational requirement which excludes persons in one of theseprotected groups. The University will review its employmentpolicies and procedures to ensure that barriers which mayunnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified andeliminated. The University will also explore alternative approachesif any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact onprotected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employmentpractices but also extends to all services and programs provided bythe University. It shall be considered a violation of Universitypolicy for any member of the community to discriminate against anyindividual or group with respect to employment or attendance atMarist University on the basis of race, color, disability,religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexualorientation, veteran status, or any other condition established bylaw.

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September 25, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time