NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST II

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Network Security Analyst II to monitor and manage security events, maintain firewalls, and assist with risk assessment and incident response across the Rio Grande Valley campuses.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field and at least 3 years of networking security experience, with ITIL Foundation preferred. Employment is full-time in a hybrid work setup with on-site duties at multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 3 years of full-time data networking analysis/security experience.
• Preferred: ITIL Foundation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor security systems across multiple campuses to identify incidents and provide real-time intelligence.
• Assist in response and recovery for policy violations, privacy issues and related incidents.
• Maintain firewall configurations and security controls for university departments and colleges.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Firewall management

SIEM

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk

Elasticsearch

Firewall administration

Spam filtering tools

Job description

NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST II

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: [e-mail]

School of Medicine Recruitment: [e-mail]

Graduate Assistantships: [e-mail]

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: [e-mail]

College of Education and P-16 Integration: [e-mail]

College of Fine Arts: [e-mail]

College of Liberal Arts: [e-mail]

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

Position Information

• Posting Number: SRGV9180
• Working Title: NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST II
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
• Department: Infrastructure & Operations
• FTE: 1
• FLSA: Exempt
• Scope of Job: Responsible for monitoring and managing routine and non-routine security events and vulnerabilities to resolution. Performs scheduled maintenance, testing, upgrade and troubleshooting.

Description of Duties

• Responsible for operating and monitoring of security systems on multiple University campuses to identify information security incidents and compromises and provide immediate and real time security network intelligence and responses.
• Participates in the response and recovery of abuse of systems and information resources, violation of policies, privacy issues, and related incidents.
• Provides assistance in maintaining the firewall for the entire university by making changes as needed by implementing various blocking and monitoring mechanisms.
• Configures and maintains firewalls for departments and colleges based on set parameters.
• Maintains and monitors spam filter devices by performing key software and configuration changes.
• Participates in the configuration and maintenance of encrypted virtual private networks for department and colleges.
• Assists in addressing vulnerability findings.
• Keeps current with IT network security, to aid in disaster recovery, business continuity, intrusion detection, incident remediation, monitoring of network and bandwidth resources, and other pertinent security software and utilities.
• Provides information for risk assessment assistance, technical support, and administrative support for risk assessment assistance, technical support, and administrative support for technical implementation and systems throughout the university.
• Keeps current with advancements in information security related subjects, and participates as an internal consulting resource on viruses, spyware, exploits, computer forensics, recovery and similar subject matter and provides information to campus IT security staff.
• Prepares and issues security notices when necessary.
• Assists in the provisioning and de-provisioning, modification, and resets end-user access rights as needed based on approved requests.
• Reviews and edits user accounts and access privileges as needed, including checking for and troubleshooting access requests.
• Assists during configuration upgrades and changes as needed.
• Employs forensic tools and techniques to recover and seize deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types.
• Participates in training IT Security staff in network security related techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or a related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: ITIL Foundation Certification

Required Experience

Three (3) years of full-time work experience in performing data networking analysis as a Network Security Analyst, System Analyst, System Administrator, Network Administrator or related field which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job duties.

Preferred Experience

More than the minimum full-time work experience in network security analysis/operations. Previous experience with Security Information Event Management (SIEM). Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, including system administration and installing/compiling application and networking/security equipment, Intrusion Detection, Spam filtering, switches and routers. Knowledge of major operating, including command-line proficiency. Knowledge of risk assessment, disaster recovery and business continuity methods and practices. Knowledge of installation, configuration and maintenance of security applications, including vulnerability scanners, spam filters, and intrusion detection systems. Knowledge in installation, configuration and maintenance of firewalls. Working knowledge of networking concepts, including subnetting, access controls, ports, and protocols (TCP/IP). Knowledge of OWASP Top 10. Experienced with usage of open source security tools. Experience with log analysis tools E.g.: Splunk, Elasticsearch. Knowledge of ITIL Practices.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend/evening work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Work is performed primarily in a general office environment and can be performed remote within close proximity to a UTRGV campus. If the work is performed remote, high-speed internet and a designated workspace are required.

The selected candidate will be required to attend on-campus meetings and participate in campus events as requested.

Other

Knowledge of information and network security strategies, technologies, practices and standards. Knowledge of information and network security monitoring, traffic analysis techniques, attack, vectors, incident detection handling and response.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

10/08/2026

Grant Funded Position

No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Link

https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52777

Posting Supplemental Questions

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above
4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years
6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Reference Letter 1
5. Reference Letter 2
6. Reference Letter 3
7. Certifications and Licenses
8. Training Certificates
9. Other Document
10. List of 3 References
11. Unofficial Transcripts 2
12. Unofficial Transcripts 3
13. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
14. Additional Document