Security Operations Analyst

University of Vermont

New Jersey

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

University of Vermont seeks a Security Operations Analyst to analyze security telemetry from EDR/IDPS, detect threats, and coordinate incident response with CSIRT. You'll work with ETS to monitor data flow, refine alerts, and automate where possible, while enforcing access controls and handling policy violations with discretion.

The role supports the Information Security Office and requires strong communication, multi-tasking, and a security-focused mindset.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in cyber/information security or related field or equivalent experience.
InfoSec certification or ability to acquire within one year.
1–2 years’ direct information security analysis experience.
Understanding of technical concepts underpinning internet-connected enterprise services.
Strong written communication producing procedural documentation and comprehensive activity and incident reports.
Effective customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to instruct or guide clients at all levels in basic account operations and applications.
Effective organizational skills with multitasking and case support.
Demonstrated judgment and accuracy in routine and exceptional situations.
Proficiency with productivity apps and command line interfaces in Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analyses of security data from EDR, IDPS and telemetry to identify threats.
Act on analyses to detect, investigate and respond to security incidents.
Participate in CSIRT, contributing to threat intelligence, investigations and response strategies.
Collaborate with ETS to monitor data flow for anomalies and possible exfiltration.
Refine alerting rules and tune detection models; leverage automation where applicable.
Support Identity and Account Management by enforcing access control policies.
Investigate policy violations and address security threats while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Customer service

Instruct clients

Organizational skills

Judgment

CLI proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cyber/information security or related field

Information security certification

Tools

Windows CLI

macOS CLI

Linux CLI

Job description

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Security Operations Analyst Posting Summary

Conduct in-depth analyses of operational security data sourced from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS), and other telemetry sources to identify and mitigate threats to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information within the University of Vermont’s digital environment. Act on these analyses to proactively detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents, aligning with the Information Security Office’s mission to protect institutional data and assets.

Participate in UVM’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CSIRT), contributing to real-time threat intelligence, forensic investigations, and response strategies. Work closely with ETS colleagues and partners to monitor and analyze data flow for anomalies, unauthorized access attempts, and potential exfiltration of sensitive data. Engage in continuous improvement of security monitoring and response mechanisms by refining alerting rules, tuning detection models, and leveraging automation where applicable.

Support the Identity and Account Management functions of Enterprise Technology Services by maintaining secure digital identities, enforcing access control policies, and addressing account-related security threats. Investigate and act upon policy violations, abuse complaints, and exceptions to automated identity management processes while upholding strict confidentiality and ensuring compliance with institutional security policies.

Exercise discretion and sound judgment in assessing security events. Maintain operational readiness by staying informed of emerging threats, contributing to proactive defense strategies, and continuously enhancing security response capabilities through ethical, repeatable, and defensible methodologies.

ETS consists of five core units: Client Services, Network Services, Information Security Office, Systems Architecture and Administration (SAA), and Database Administration/Enterprise Application Services. Within this structure, the Information Security Office (ISO) is responsible for daily activities to monitor, document and remediate incidents and risks to the University.

Minimum Qualifications (or Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience)

Bachelor’s degree in cyber/information security or related field or equivalent experience
Recognized information security certification (or ability to acquire within one year).
One to two years’ direct experience in information security analysis
Understanding of technical concepts underpinning internet-connected enterprise services
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, producing high-quality procedural documentation and comprehensive activity and incident reports that enable accurate self-assessment, audit readiness, and continuous improvement within the Information Security Office.
Effective customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills;
Ability to instruct or guide clients at all levels of experience in basic account operations, including account management and basic usage of common applications;
Effective organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and support cases;
Demonstrated ability to apply judgment and work with accuracy in routine cases and in exceptional situations;
Proficiency with common productivity applications and command line interfaces in Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Desirable Qualifications

Professional experience with cybersecurity incident response, endpoint/network forensics, and/or continuous security monitoring;
Ability to produce admissible documentation and maintain evidentiary chain of custody;
Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms;
Experience with constituent education/outreach and proficiency presenting via remote instruction tools;
Familiarity with securing cloud-based email, file storage, and applications; experience with enterprise-level security information and event management (SIEM).

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $65000-$75000

Other Information Special Conditions Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 08/12/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Information Security PC2 X Posting Number S6257PO Department Information Security Office/11670 Position Number 00027958 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12

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