INFORMATION SECURITY ASSOCIATE-ENT

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an INFORMATION SECURITY ASSOCIATE-ENT to help implement data network security measures and support the UAB Information Security Program.

The role involves operating and monitoring security tools across network, web, cloud and mobile environments, performing basic penetration testing and phishing simulations, and assisting in incident response and risk mitigation. Hybrid schedule with Day/1st Shift.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Information Systems or a related field and one year of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education.
• Preferred skills: SIEM/Phish Triage/Defender/Python

Responsibilities

• Implements data network security measures in support of the UAB Information Security program.
• Operates and monitors information security tools and systems while assisting in providing security for network, web, cloud and mobile structures.
• Assesses risk by performing basic penetration testing or conducting social engineering and phishing campaigns.
• Assists in mitigation strategy development and researches emerging industry technologies.
• May perform security operations and incident response duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Penetration testing

Python

Security monitoring

Education

Associate's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

SIEM

Phish Triage

Defender

Job description

Job Description - INFORMATION SECURITY ASSOCIATE-ENT (T238331)

INFORMATION SECURITY ASSOCIATE-ENT - ( T238331 )

Description

FOR USE BY IT AND HSIS ONLY: To implement data network security measures in support of the UAB Information Security Program. To operate and monitor information security tools and systems while assisting in providing security for network, web, cloud and mobile structures. To perform basic penetration testing or to conduct social engineering and phishing/spear-phishing campaigns to assess risk. This position will commit to fostering an environment of heightened security following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in security training, such as Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), on an annual basis.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. 1.Implements data network security measures in support of the UAB Information Security program.
2. 2. Operates and monitors information security tools and systems while assisting in providing security for network, web, cloud and mobile structures.
3. 3. Assesses risk by performing basic penetration testing or conducting social engineering and phishing/spear-phishing campaigns.
4. 4. Assists in mitigation strategy development and researches emerging industry technologies.
5. 5. May perform security operations and incident response duties.
6. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

The primary hours for this position are 9am-6pm.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Information Systems or a related field (Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems ) and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferred skills: SIEM/Phish Triage/Defender/Python

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Information Technology

Organization

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Hybrid Eligible