Cybersecurity Analyst — Incident Response & Threat Analysis

Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Intermediate Unit is seeking a Full-Time IT Security Specialist to perform day-to-day cybersecurity threat analysis, incident response, and vulnerability remediation to safeguard digital assets. You will collect data from cybersecurity consortium members to inform reports, plans, and policies supporting regional cybersecurity efforts.

The role covers monitoring security baselines, coordinating mitigations, and developing security solutions across CAIU and member districts, with

Qualifications

• A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school.
• IT certifications or IT security certifications preferred.
• Three years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience.
• Knowledge of Windows server environment, Active Directory and Group Policy Management.
• Working knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware
• Experience with enterprise firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, CIS controls.
• Strong knowledge of software, hardware, and networking protocols.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor, resolve, and triage security issues when appropriate using various technical security solutions.
• Monitor system security baselines, conduct vulnerability analysis and coordinate mitigation and response for systems within the CAIU and its member districts environments.
• Conduct incident analysis and response using SIEM, UEBA, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, NGFW tools, and more.
• Create, deploy, and administer various technical security solutions for the CAIU and its member districts.
• Coordinate development and testing of Disaster Recovery and Data Recovery Plans and review backups.
• Participate in governance, risk, and compliance policy development to protect CAIU and members.
• Review and ensure protocol and standard compliance across CAIU and districts.
• Maintain documentation libraries for processes, policies, and technical data.
• Work with end users and districts to communicate and train on IT security measures.
• Deliver security awareness training and phishing awareness activities.
• Maintain proficiency in cybersecurity trends and continuing education.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Two-year college degree or equivalent

IT certifications preferred

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy Management

VMware

Enterprise Firewall

Networking protocols

CIS controls

Job description

Capital Area Intermediate Unit is seeking a Full-Time IT Security Specialist to perform day-to-day cybersecurity threat analysis, incident response, and vulnerability remediation to safeguard digital assets. You will collect data from cybersecurity consortium members to inform reports, plans, and policies supporting regional cybersecurity efforts.

The role covers monitoring security baselines, coordinating mitigations, and developing security solutions across CAIU and member districts, with