Cybersecurity Analyst Tier 1

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Utah is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst Tier 1 (Security Operations Center) to monitor security events in real time, perform initial alert triage, and contain incidents using established playbooks. This entry-level SOC role offers mentorship from Tier-2 and Tier-3 analysts to advance incident response and threat analysis skills.

Located on campus in Salt Lake City, this full-time position focuses on developing technical skills in detection logic, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and alert

Formación

• 1-2 years of IT, systems administration, or junior cybersecurity experience.
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, OSI).
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux internals is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform initial triage and evaluation of security alerts across endpoints, networks, cloud, and identity domains.
• Execute incident response playbooks for containment and remediation of low-to-medium alerts.
• Escalate complex or high-severity incidents to Tier-2 with clear initial notes.
• Document incident details, triage steps, and remediation actions in ticketing systems.

Conocimientos

Networking basics

Windows OS

Linux OS

Threat analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Herramientas

SIEM platforms

EDR solutions

Log management

Descripción del empleo

Cybersecurity Analyst Tier 1

Job Summary

The University of Utah has an opportunity for a CybersecurityAnalyst Tier 1 (Security Operations Center) to help support ourInformation Security and Compliance goals. The Tier 1 SOC analystwill serve as the first line of defense against cyber threats,responsible for real-time security monitoring, initial alerttriage, and rapid containment using established playbooks. Thisrole offers a structured career growth path with dedicatedmentorship from Tier-2 and Tier-3 analysts to help you advance yourtechnical skills in incident response, detection logic, and threatanalysis.

About UIT

University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U's Chief InformationOfficer and is responsible for many of the U's sharedIT services including the wired and wireless network; CampusInformation Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and onlinecollaboration; digital learning technologies; information security;software licensing; and a host of other IT systems andservices.

About the University of Utah

Located in Salt LakeCity, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah'ssystem of higher education, home to arts and museumvenues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing andsnowboarding opportunities are a short distance fromcampus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City ishome to the Utah Symphony andOpera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range ofother cultural and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Incident Response

• Perform initial triage, scoping, and evaluation of securityalerts across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity domains.


• Execute established incident response playbooks for containmentand remediation of low-to-medium complexity security alerts.


• Escalate complex, ambiguous, or high-severity security incidentsto Tier-2 analysts with clear, detailed initial investigationnotes.


• Accurately document incident details, triage steps, andremediation actions within the ticketing and case managementsystems.

Detection Operations & Feedback

• Monitor SIEM, EDR, and cloud security platforms to ensurecontinuous operational visibility and alert hygiene.


• Identify recurring false positives or noisy alerts and flag themto Tier-2/3 analysts with contextual data for rule tuning.


• Utilize automated SOAR playbooks to perform basic enrichment anddata collection during initial alert processing.

Threat Analysis

• Review security alerts and threat feeds to recognize commonadversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).


• Map basic alert artifacts and findings to the MITRE ATT&CKframework during initial triage.


• Assist Tier-2 and Tier-3 analysts during major incidents bygathering supplemental logs, contextual artifacts, and hostdetails.

Professional Development & Growth

• Participate in regular investigation reviews to receive feedback,improve analytical rigor, and accelerate technical growth.


• Provide feedback on existing SOC playbooks and documentation tohighlight operational gaps or outdated steps.


• Partner with Tier-2 analysts on escalated tickets to learnadvanced investigation and response techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT

1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Information Security Analyst, I

Requires abachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related workexperience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Information Security Analyst, II

Requires abachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Experience

1-2 years of experience in an IT, systemadministration, or junior cybersecurity role (or equivalenthands-on lab experience / degree).

Technical Knowledge

Basic understanding of networking fundamentals(TCP/IP, DNS, OSI model), operating system internals (Windows,Linux), and standard attack vectors (phishing, malware, webattacks).

Tooling Familiarity

Exposure to enterprise SIEM platforms, EDRsolutions, or log management tools.Certifications (Preferred):CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Cisco CyberOps Associate, or Blue TeamLevel 1 (BTL1).

Soft Skills

Strong written communication skills for ticketdocumentation and a proactive desire to learn and grow withinsecurity operations.

Requisition Number: PRN46592B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Four ten hour shifts a week. Positionwill rotate between day, evening, and overnight shifts to includeholidays and weekends.

Department: 00954 - UIT Systems & Security

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $28.00-32.00

Close Date: 11/16/2026

Open Until Filled: