IT Security Analyst

Montgomery County Community College; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the IT Security Analyst position, reporting to the Director of IT Security. The analyst operates and monitors systems supporting institutional information security, configures alerting, and develops automation while documenting IT security processes.

The role works with end users to protect college systems and data, with on-call duties and after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Information Technology or related field required.

Skills

Networking & security monitoring

Firewall knowledge

Endpoint security

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Communication

On-call readiness

Multitasking

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Associate’s Degree in IT or related field

Advanced degrees preferred

Security certification preferred

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Linux

Windows

macOS

Job description

Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the IT Security Analyst position. Reporting to the Director of IT Security, the IT Security Analyst operates and monitors the systems that support institutional Information Security objectives. In addition, the analyst will configure system alerting, develop automation and document IT security team processes. The analyst will work directly with end users to ensure protection of college systems and data.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Training/Work Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Information Technology or related field required, advanced degrees preferred.
• Approved industry Security Certification preferred.
• 2 years of directly relevant experience managing computer networks and/or computer security in a professional setting preferred.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of networking, firewalls, security operations and monitoring.
• Knowledge of endpoint and network security issues.
• Experience with Linux, Windows or macOS
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Required to be on-call to respond to technical emergencies that disrupt system availability.
• Requires work during non-business hours, evenings, and weekends to apply system updates and patches.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks according to required deadlines.
• Maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to be optimistic, positive, and supportive in interactions with others.

Since 1964, Montgomery County Community College has been transforming the lives and communities to meet the evolving educational, workforce and cultural needs of Montgomery County at its Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses and online. MCCC’s comprehensive curriculum includes more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs as well as customized workforce training programs. As an Achieving the Dream Leah Meyer Austin Alumni Award recipient, MCCC is focused on removing barriers to access and improving student learning outcomes and completion. For the ninth year, MCCC has been named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges in the nation by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development for its commitment to diversity. For more information, visit mc3.edu.