Endpoint Security Analyst

Lehigh Carbon Community College; North Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Carbon Community College is seeking an Endpoint Security Analyst to safeguard the campus IT environment. You will administer endpoint protection, enforce secure baselines, and manage device configurations across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms.

You will work with EDR/NGAV, SCCM, Jamf, and WSUS while developing automation scripts to streamline security tasks, and ensuring compliance with FERPA and GLBA.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant cybersecurity certification within 6 months.
• 3-5 years IT support or admin experience with strong endpoint security focus.
• Experience with EDR/NGAV and endpoint patch management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize endpoint protection across college devices using EDR/NGAV tools.
• Implement secure baseline configurations (CIS) for workstations and mobile devices.
• Manage workstation configurations to ensure consistency and prevent unauthorized changes.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across end-user devices and printers.
• Develop automation scripts to perform security audits and agent deployments.
• Monitor compliance with FERPA, GLBA, and institutional security policies.
• Maintain the operational security manual and provide expert incident triage support.

Skills

Windows/macOS security

UEM/MDM

Scripting: PowerShell/Python

Security concepts

Technical writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jamf

SCCM

WSUS

Job description

Job Title: Endpoint Security Analyst

Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and off hours as needed. (The standard work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Exempt professionals, are expected to maintain a flexible schedule to ensure all responsibilities and collegiate needs are met, including occasional work outside of core business hours.)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The Endpoint Security Analyst is responsible for the security, integrity, and operational health of the institution’s end-user computing environment. This includes the engineering and management of security controls for workstations (PC/Mac), mobile devices, and networked peripherals such as printers. The position works closely with the IT Support team to uphold academic productivity while maintaining a robust defense against evolving threats.

Reports to Director of IT Support Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Endpoint Protection Management: Administer and optimize Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV) solutions across all college-owned end-user devices.
• Device Lifecycle Security: Implement and maintain secure configuration baselines (e.g., CIS Benchmarks) for workstations and mobile devices using unified endpoint management (UEM) tools like Jamf, SCCM, and WSUS.
• Workstation Management: Maintain standardized configurations for classroom and administrative workstations to ensure a consistent experience and prevent unauthorized persistent changes to software and settings.
• Vulnerability & Patch Management: Identify, prioritize, and automate the remediation of vulnerabilities on end-user hardware, including third-party application patching and firmware updates for networked printers, end-user workstations (Mac/PC), mobile devices, and other end user devices.
• Secure Process Best Practices: Implement and advocate for secure workflows, such as Follow-Me or authenticated release printing, to prevent sensitive information exposure, reduce waste, and create efficiencies.
• General Print Administration & Support: Provide high-level support for the college’s networked printing environment, ensuring high availability of services while managing driver deployment and printer configuration via centralized management tools.
• Print Infrastructure Security: Secure the printing environment by hardening device firmware, disabling insecure protocols (e.g., Telnet, FTP), and ensuring all print traffic is encrypted across the campus network.
• Incident Triage: Serve as the primary security escalation point for the IT Support desk, investigating alerts from endpoint sensors and performing initial forensic analysis of potentially compromised devices.
• Security Automation: Develop scripts (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) to automate routine security audits and the deployment of security agents across the enterprise.
• Compliance & Reporting: Monitor and report on endpoint compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., FERPA, GLBA) and institutional security policies.
• Maintains and updates an operational manual.
• Performs other duties/special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Education

• High school diploma/or equivalent

and

• ComptIA Security+, CySA+ or related cybersecurity certification. If not in possession, must acquire within first 6 months of employment.

Certifications

• Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting)

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in IT support or systems administration with a heavy focus on endpoint security and device management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android security architectures.
• Experience with Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting for automation (e.g., PowerShell or Python) to manage large-scale device environments.
• Knowledge of common attack vectors targeting end-users, such as phishing, credential theft, and drive-by downloads.
• Ability to communicate complex technical security concepts to non-technical faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain accurate technical documentation for diverse audiences.

Preferred