IDP Information Security Analyst

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support SHOC operations, monitor security, and enforce cybersecurity best practices in a real‑world SOC environment.

You will work with cybersecurity teams to develop procedures, provide security metrics to leadership, and ensure compliance with industry standards while performing duties on-site under clear guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 years of information security experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with user community to understand security needs and implements procedures.
• Provides management with status reports and security metrics.
• Functions as part of the incident response team.

Skills

Security knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Investigations

Proactive mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Project

Job description

Department: IDP Information Technology Center

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday; additional hours maybe requested as needed; work is performed on-site and inperson.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Information

WSU IDP is currently searching for a Cybersecurity Analyst toassist with NIAR’s Security Helpdesk and Operations Center (SHOC).The SHOC is responsible for monitoring and safeguarding theorganization’s systems and data, as well as enforcing cybersecurityindustry best practices and compliance with NIST 800-171. The SHOCalso plays a support and collaborative role with other WSU InfoSecteams.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will play a crucial role insupporting our cybersecurity efforts. This job offers a uniqueopportunity to apply and expand your knowledge in a real-worldcybersecurity environment. You will work alongside with ourCybersecurity Teams, gaining hands‑on experience in a SecurityOperations Center (SOC) environment and other cybersecuritydomains.

This position offers substantial exposure to the ever‑evolvingcybersecurity sector, and an opportunity to work with differenttools, to be creative, and to be part of solutions to safeguard oursystems, network, data and infrastructure.

Job Summary

Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety ofinformation systems assets and to protect systems from intentionalor inadvertent access or destruction.

Essential Functions

Interfaces with user community to understand their security needsand implements procedures to provide accommodations. Ensures thatuser community understands and adheres to necessary procedures tomaintain security. Conducts accurate evaluation of the level ofsecurity required. Provides management with status reports andsecurity metrics. Functions as part of the incident responseteam

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) years of experience in information security. Every 30hours of college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year ofexperience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Foundational cybersecurity knowledge, understanding ofcybersecurity concepts, protocols, and best practices.

Willing to listen and eager to learn.

Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills.

Self‑motivated, proactive, and willing to take on investigationsand research.

Effective communication skills

Comfortable asking “who, what, when, where, why, and how”

Problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, ComputerScience, or related field.

1-2 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferrable in a SOC oras cybersecurity analyst.

Relevant coursework or certifications in cybersecurity (e.g.,CompTIA Security+, Network+, etc.)

Knowledge and understanding of security concepts such as Phishing,Incident Response, Threat Analysis, and CybersecurityAwareness

Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Project, Excel, PowerPointand Visio

Adept at writing technical documents

Presentation skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchangeinformation.

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment includingbut not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

Ability to remain in a stationary position.