IT Security Analyst

Regent University; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent University IT Security Analyst position focused on monitoring cybersecurity systems, incident response, and risk analysis to protect university networks and data. Collaborates with the CISO and Senior Security Engineer to implement security controls and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role supports GLBA, FERPA, and NIST standards, conducts vulnerability tracking and remediation, and helps maintain security documentation and audits while promoting best practices across IT staff and end

Job description

The IT Security Analyst will support and monitor the University’s cybersecurity systems to ensure the protection of its network, applications, and information assets. This role focuses on security monitoring, risk analysis, incident response, and compliance support. The IT Security Analyst will work closely with the Senior Security Engineer and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to identify security risks, respond to security events, implement security measures, and assist in maintaining compliance with security policies and regulations.

Work Location

Virginia Beach, VA (Qualified candidates may be considered for remote work.)

Salary

$70,000 - $80,000 annually

Essential Duties

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and events from security tools (SIEM, endpoint protection, and network monitoring) to detect threats.
• Investigate and investigate security incidents following established response procedures.
• Assist in vulnerability assessments, tracking remediation efforts and maintaining accurate risk documentation.
• Support security compliance efforts by collecting evidence for audits and ensuring adherence to GLBA, FERPA, NIST, and other regulatory standards.
• Maintain and update security documentation, including incident reports, risk assessments, and security policies.
• Review third-party vendors for security risks during the onboarding process, ensuring they align with security policies and compliance requirements.
• Audit baseline images for workstations and virtual machines to ensure secure configurations.
• Ensure systems and devices are hardened according to industry best practices and organizational security standards.
• Contribute to security process improvements, including refining monitoring procedures, escalation workflows, and security reporting.
• Monitor security ticket queues and respond to security-related requests.
• Conduct basic investigations into anomalous network or system activity.
• Assist with email security management, including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configurations and monitoring.
• Work with vulnerability management tools to track and document security findings and remediation progress.
• Develop and utilize basic scripts for automating security tasks, such as log parsing, report generation, or patch deployment.
• Assist in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) efforts, supporting documentation for audits and regulatory adherence.
• Provide input on security best practices for IT staff and end-users.
• Support identity and access management (IAM) processes, reviewing access controls and assisting with privilege audits.
• Engage in continuous learning, staying updated on cybersecurity threats and best practices.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, SC-900, GSEC, Practical SOC Analyst Associate (PSAA) or Blue Team Level1 (BTL1) are highly recommended
• 1-3 years professional experience in cybersecurity field
• Experience with managing and troubleshooting security tools
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365, and Azure environments
• Basic understanding of firewalls, VPNs, and network security concepts
• Competency with PowerShell and scripting for automation and configuration

Candidates Must Have

• Ability and willingness to communicate well and to work cooperatively with others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work autonomously within project parameters
• Ability to handle privileged access in a responsible manner
• Ability to deal discreetly with confidential matters
• Ability to handle routines and records with accuracy and orderliness
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.

Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.