IT Information Security Analyst I - 991296 ** Internal to Department Only**

Nova Southeastern University; Florida; In loco; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Nova Southwestern University seeks an entry-level/initial triage resource for its information security office. The role focuses on monitoring detections from cybersecurity tools, collecting and distilling incident information for stakeholders, and supporting remediation actions across the security program.

Responsibilities include collaboration with stakeholders, reviewing logs, running vulnerability assessments, and assisting with investigations and risk assessments.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Five years' cybersecurity or technical support experience; or Associate's degree with three years; or Bachelor's with one year.

Mansioni

• Collaborates with stakeholders.
• Assists in reviewing security and access log monitoring and triaging incidents.
• Assists in running vulnerability assessment tools and manual testing to identify vulnerabilities.
• Contributes to preparation and presentation of vulnerability reports and communicates remediation actions to system owners and developers.
• Assists with forensic investigations, risk assessments, and other IT Security projects.
• Completes special projects as assigned and performs other duties as required.

Conoscenze

Complex Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

About Nova Southwestern University

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southwestern University.

Primary Purpose

Serves as the entry-level / initial triage resource of the information security office. Facilitates the continuous monitoring and response activities based on the detections of critical cybersecurity tools and systems. Collects, collates and distills critical cybersecurity incident information to stakeholders within the Information Security team.

Job Category

Exempt

Subject to Grant Funding?

No

Pay Basis

Annually

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborates with stakeholders.
• Assists in reviewing security and access log monitoring and triaging incidents identified from such monitoring.
• Assists in running various vulnerability assessment tools and conducting manual testing to identify vulnerabilities within applications.
• Contributes to preparation and presentation of vulnerability reports and communicates remediation actions to system owners and developers.
• Assists with forensic and internal investigations as required.
• Assists with risk assessments and other IT Security related projects.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Basic understanding of information technology and information security practices, including the areas of host security, platform architecture, network perimeter security, intrusion detection/prevention, application security modeling, physical security, systems integrity, and disaster recovery.
• Ample vocabulary of both technical and informative language to be applied in the communication of complex technology concepts to varying audiences.

Skills

• Complex Problem Solving – Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong motivational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of internal staff members and external professionals, including regulators, consultants, auditors, legal counsel, ethics, and others.
• Outstanding negotiation skills are essential.
• Good analytical skills

Abilities

• Ability to multi-task effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and business functions.
• Able to work independently as well as with minimum supervision and in a team environment.
• Able to meet deadlines and effectively manage own time accordingly.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
• May be required to work nights or weekends.
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience

• High School Diploma and five (5) years' experience in a cybersecurity or technical support environment.
• Associate's degree and three (3) years' experience in a cybersecurity or technical support environment.
• Bachelor's degree and minimum one (1) year experience in a cybersecurity or technical support environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security + or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
• ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

Background Screening Required?

Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions

Sensitivity Disclaimer

Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.