Information Security Analyst I (CS27-049)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition waivers

Life insurance

SURS retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking an Information Security Analyst I to protect SIUE’s systems, data, and people. The role reports to the CISO and supports risk mitigation, policy development, and security monitoring across ITS operations.

The position requires a high school diploma and 2+ years in IT/security; preferred is a CS/IT bachelor’s degree and experience with threat intel and security tooling. Civil service employment and pre-employment screening apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years IT-related experience or college coursework in IT/related fields.
• Experience in information security domains including risk management, asset security, security engineering, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Stay up-to-date on threat intelligence to help anticipate security perimeter breaches.
• Provide Tier 1/2 support for security operations; document findings and monitor security systems.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Information security

Risk management

Security operations

ID & Access Management

Security testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT related field

Job description

Information Security Analyst I (CS27-049)

Salary

$55,000.00 - $64,000.00 Annually

Location

Edwardsville, IL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01467

Organization

Information Technology Srvcs

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Determined by Position

Description

Information Security Analyst I (CS27-049)

Ready to turn your cybersecurity skills into real-world impact?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Information Security Analyst I (CS27-049) to help protect the systems, data, and people that matter most.

The Information Security Analyst I reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for SIUE and collects data for creating information security policies and procedures, assists in research to analyze and implement risk mitigation, and monitors information security systems consistent with organizational security goals and industry best practices.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• The Information Security Analyst I is expected to stay up-to-date on the latest threat intelligence, including hackers methodologies, in order to help the CISO and Information Technology Services (ITS) anticipate potential security perimeter breaches including cybersecurity specific attacks within the comprehensive information security program response
• Provides tier 1 consulting and tier 2 support through triage and thorough problem analysis with regard to technical system and application programs related to security operations and security events; documents security findings, and monitors and configures installed information security systems

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:

A. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

Associates Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

Bachelors Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.

AND

Years can be concurrent

-1+ years of experience in at least one of the following information security domains including hands on experience with software, troubleshooting, practices, and technologies for securing information assets: Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications/Network Security, ID & Access Management, Security Assessment & Testing, Sec Ops, Software Development Security

-Understanding of common IT threats, vulnerabilities, defenses, principles and policies of information security.

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, Library & Information Science, Computer Management and Information Systems (CMIS), Cybersecurity, or other relevant field

-Experience with AI and AI assisted security tools including MicroSoft Azure, MS Defender, CoPilot, ChatGPT, CrowdStrike, and Splunk SIEM.

Supplemental Information

Civil Service Information: Civil Service Application - FAQs

Illinois Residency Requirement : Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number:5031 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader)

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information:

Visa Sponsorship & F-1/J-1 Visas SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full‑time or part‑time civil service positions with permanent status.

E-Verify

SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys E-Verify program.

SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore, the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension, as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number, participation confirmation, or related documentation.

SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements, including completion and maintenance of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email [e-mail].

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and visioninsurance;
• Universitytuition waivers(full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Lifeinsurance;
• SURSretirementplan;
• Supplementalretirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generousholiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLifeprograms;
• Employee Assistance Program(mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts(local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits

Employer Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Address 1040 Rendleman Hall

Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website https://www.siue.edu/