Senior Information Technology Security Analyst

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Information Technology Security Analyst to design, implement, and audit security controls across systems, networks, and applications. The role requires monitoring threats, coordinating investigations, and leading incident response within the Security Operations team.

You will collaborate with IT and business units to mitigate risks, develop playbooks, and drive improvements in threat detection and automation. Philadelphia, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience investigating cybersecurity incidents and performing incident response activities.
• Experience with security monitoring, endpoint detection and response, or SIEM technologies.
• Knowledge of network security, operating system security, vulnerability management, and threat detection methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Monitor, analyze, and investigate security alerts and events across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity security platforms.
• Conduct threat hunting and advanced security investigations to identify malicious activity and emerging threats.
• Support and maintain enterprise security monitoring technologies, endpoint security controls, and security operations infrastructure.
• Perform risk assessments and vulnerability analysis and recommend remediation actions to reduce organizational risk.
• Deploy, maintain, and optimize security technologies and controls supporting security operations and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain incident response procedures, operational playbooks, standards, and technical documentation.
• Provide security consulting and guidance to IT staff, business units, and project teams.
• Mentor junior analysts and facilitate knowledge sharing across the Security Operations team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Incident response

SIEM technologies

Endpoint security

Threat detection

Network security

OS security

Vulnerability management

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity / CS / IS / IT

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

Microsoft Defender

LogScale

Splunk

Job description

Senior Information Technology Security Analyst

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Posted Job Title

Senior Information Technology Security Analyst

Job Profile Title

Information Technology Security Analyst Senior

Job Description Summary

The Senior Information Technology Security Analyst plans, designs,implements, enforces, and audits information security controls,policies, and procedures that safeguard University systems,networks, applications, and data. The position serves as a seniormember of the Security Operations team responsible for monitoringand responding to cybersecurity threats, investigating securityincidents, coordinating remediation efforts, conducting riskassessments, and supporting enterprise security initiatives. Therole partners with technical and business stakeholders to identifyand mitigate risks, provides guidance on security best practicesand emerging threats, mentors junior analysts, and contributes tocontinuous improvement of security operations, incident response,and threat detection capabilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead cybersecurity incident response activities, includinginvestigation, containment, eradication, recovery, documentation,and stakeholder coordination.
• Monitor, analyze, and investigate security alerts and eventsacross endpoint, network, cloud, and identity securityplatforms.
• Conduct threat hunting and advanced security investigations toidentify malicious activity and emerging threats.
• Support and maintain enterprise security monitoringtechnologies, endpoint security controls, and security operationsinfrastructure.
• Perform risk assessments and vulnerability analysis andrecommend remediation actions to reduce organizational risk.
• Deploy, maintain, and optimize security technologies andcontrols supporting security operations and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain incident response procedures, operationalplaybooks, standards, and technical documentation.
• Provide security consulting and guidance to IT staff, businessunits, and project teams.
• Mentor junior analysts and facilitate knowledge sharing acrossthe Security Operations team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience orequivalent combination of education and experience isrequired.
• Experience investigating cybersecurity incidents and performingincident response activities.
• Experience with security monitoring, endpoint detection andresponse, or SIEM technologies.
• Knowledge of network security, operating system security,vulnerability management, and threat detection methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational,documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Security Operations Center experience.
• Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender,LogScale, Splunk, or similar technologies.
• Experience with forensic analysis, threat hunting, cloudsecurity, and security automation.
• Relevant security certifications.
• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Computer Science,Information Systems, Information Technology, or a relatedfield
• Certifications: Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, orequivalent.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

About Information Systems & Computing:

Information Systems & Computing (ISC) is the University ofPennsylvania's central IT organization, providing the core network,data, voice, video, and enterprise application infrastructure andservices upon which Penn's numerous Schools and Centers build theirunique tools and capabilities.

ISC's 300-plus employees work closely with the University's ITorganizations in order to create, deliver and support products andservices that help Schools and Centers operate efficiently andeffectively. We strive to be easy to work with, and to serve as atrusted advisor to Penn's IT community, faculty, staff and studentsin support of an environment of discovery and progress.

ISC's focus on customer service and the high-quality,cost-effective, reliable implementation of modern IT solutionsadvances the mission of the University, as well as that of eachindividual School and Center. At Penn, technological freedom anddepartmental autonomy represent dearly held core values. ISCsupports those ideas by providing foundational services and cogentcounsel, empowering individuals and departments to employ theirdistinct strengths in support of their goals.

Learn more about us by visiting: https://www.isc.upenn.edu/about on www.linkedin.com/company/penn-information-systems-computing/.

Department / School

Information Systems and Computing

Pay Range

$84,961.00 - $95,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks.