Network Security Analyst -

Oklahoma State University; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University—Oklahoma City campus seeks an IT security professional responsible for security equipment as well as analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of directory services and network security across the enterprise. You will also develop and maintain security policy education, monitoring compliance, and coordinating investigations.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in technology or equivalent experience, with at least 1 year in IT or security, plus strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in technology related discipline, or equivalent work experience, or certification(s) from software/hardware manufacturer currently used by OSU-Oklahoma City
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Information Technology or network security.
• Exceptional information security expertise and ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or implementation of IT infrastructure including security controls, firewall and intrusion detection systems.
• Identity management and administration of IDM systems.
• Conducting risk assessments and use of risk assessment tools.
• Project Management and collaboration with the university community.

Skills

Information security expertise

Project management

Effective communication

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology related discipline

Job description

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Richard Barr, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$50,000 - $55,000 Salary

About this Position

Responsible for security equipment as well as analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of directory services and network security across the enterprise. Responsible for information security policy development and maintenance; design of security policy education, training, and awareness activities; monitoring compliance with university’s security policy and applicable law; and coordinating investigation and reporting of security incidents.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in technology related discipline, or equivalent work experience, or certification(s) from software/hardware manufacturer currently used by OSU-Oklahoma City

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Information Technology or network security.
• Installation and maintenance of enterprise class software and hardware.
• Implementing and managing security related projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional information security expertise as well as project management, report writing, business analysis, solution implementation skills and the ability to work under broad policy guidance.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in working collaboratively and communicate effectively within a challenging environment in a visible role.
• Ability to understand organizational missions, values and goals, analyze information risks which threaten those objectives, recommend and guide large cross-functional and campus-wide teams towards appropriate security control solutions, and assist in implementing and auditing those solutions to materially reduce operational and compliance based exposures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to develop professional relationships across all levels of organizational hierarchy.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and transform them into usable documented material for non-technical users.
• Understanding of IT enterprise operations, architecture, and IT as a Service, especially in a Higher Education environment.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts at all levels of computer systems, from system hardware components and architecture to system integration and implementations.
• Must have a high level of personal integrity. Ability to maintain accuracy in handling data collections. Ability to identify, protect, and ethically handle confidential, sensitive and forensic data.
• Working knowledge of information security principles and practices.
• Experience with installation, configuration, monitoring and response to security system including intrusion detection and/or prevention systems.
• Ability to evaluate and develop approach to solutions.
• Understanding of information security governance and risk management principals and design.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Design and/or implementation of IT infrastructure including security controls, firewall and intrusion detection systems.
2. IT systems/server/database administration including systems hardening and security policy implementation.
3. Identity management and administration of IDM systems.
4. Conducting risk assessments and use of risk assessment tools.
5. Fraud detection or investigations including collaboration with various State agencies.
6. Business process automation development, implementation, management.
7. Development of business policies and procedures, standardization and documentation of processes.
8. Serves as a campus technical expert on information security risk analysis and compliance matters.
9. Project Management.
10. Works with the entire university community in a consultative manner.
11. Works with supervisors to adhere to Oklahoma State University’s Information Security Program.
12. Completes all mandatory training and participates in a minimum of two professional development each year.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Certifications from Cisco, CompTIA, or Microsoft.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work flexible hours to include some nights and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment.
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs., proper handling of computer and network components. (If an object weighs more than 45 pounds, OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift.).
• Requires climbing ladders and working in various networking areas, including tight spaces that may be dusty with variable hot or cold temperatures.
• Requires proper handling of computer and network components, use of both hands in repetitive actions with dexterity.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.