Senior IT Security Analyst & Infrastructure Team Lead

State Technical College of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

State Technical College of Missouri invites applications for an on-site Senior IT Security Analyst & Infrastructure Team Lead in Linn, MO. The role leads cybersecurity operations, coordinates networking/cloud/system administration, and ensures security across platforms.

The candidate will oversee security controls, monitor threats, manage risk, and guide IT infrastructure projects while collaborating with stakeholders. A strong, multi-year IT background and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with focused IT background.
• Five years of progressive IT experience, with at least two in cybersecurity/ security administration.
• Minimum two years in technical lead or IT leadership roles.
• Experience supporting enterprise networking, servers, cloud services, or infrastructure operations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and security controls.
• Experience coordinating technical projects and leading IT professionals.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Operations: monitor alerts, investigate activity, administer security controls across endpoints/information systems.
• Security Platforms: support Defender, Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access, security logging, and related tools; implement improvements.
• GLBA & Risk Management: support information security program, GLBA assessments, POA&M, audit evidence, corrective actions.
• Infrastructure Leadership: coordinate activities across Networking, Cloud Systems, Systems Administration; provide guidance.
• Infrastructure Security: review changes, coordinate hardening, access controls, and security remediations.
• Vulnerability Management: identify/prioritize vulnerabilities; coordinate remediation with teams.
• Incident Response: assist with investigation, containment, recovery, documentation, follow-up.
• Business Continuity: support DR planning, backup security reviews, testing, resilience improvements.
• Technical Projects: lead infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives; track progress and risks.
• Documentation & Reporting: maintain standards, procedures, updates on risks/incidents/projects.
• Collaboration: work with IT staff, departments, vendors, and assessors.
• Technical Leadership Scope: provide leadership without direct supervision; HR matters handled by Exec Dir IT.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity

Networking

Cloud services

Vulnerability management

Education

Associate degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID

Intune

Conditional Access

Job description

Position:Senior IT Security Analyst & Infrastructure Team Lead

Location: Linn, MO

Job Id:1152

# of Openings:1

Senior IT Security Analyst & Infrastructure Team Lead

On-Site, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Salary starts at $90,000 annually, and could increase depending on qualifications and experience.

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State Technical College of Missouri is accepting applications for the full-time, benefit-eligible Senior IT Security Analyst & Infrastructure Team Lead position in the IT Department. This position leads cybersecurity operations and compliance efforts while providing technical coordination for networking, cloud systems, and systems administration. Infrastructure employees continue to report directly to the Executive Director of Information Technology.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Five years of progressively responsible information technology experience, including at least two years in cybersecurity, information security, or security administration.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a technical lead, team lead, or IT leadership role, including coordinating technical activities, directing technical work, or leading IT infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting enterprise networking, servers, cloud services, or infrastructure operations.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and security controls.
• Experience coordinating technical projects and providing technical direction to other IT professionals.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and organizational skills; ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has seven or more years of IT experience, including infrastructure operations or technical leadership, and experience with Microsoft 365 security, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access, enterprise firewalls, network switching, virtualization, backup and disaster recovery. Experience with GLBA, NIST guidance, risk assessments, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance documentation is highly desirable. A bachelor’s degree or industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CISM, CCNA, or relevant Microsoft credentials are preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cybersecurity Operations: Monitor security alerts and threats; investigate suspicious activity; administer security controls across endpoints, identities, email, networks, servers, and cloud systems.
• Security Platforms: Support Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access, security logging, and related tools; recommend and implement security improvements.
• GLBA & Risk Management: Support the college’s information security program, GLBA assessments, risk register, Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), audit evidence, and corrective action tracking.
• Infrastructure Team Leadership: Coordinate technical activities and project priorities across Networking, Cloud Systems, and Systems Administration; provide guidance and facilitate problem resolution.
• Infrastructure Security: Review proposed network, cloud, and server changes; coordinate system hardening, access controls, upgrades, and security remediation.
• Vulnerability Management: Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities; coordinate corrective actions and verify remediation with infrastructure personnel.
• Incident Response: Assist with investigation, containment, recovery, documentation, and follow-up for cybersecurity incidents and significant infrastructure disruptions.
• Business Continuity: Support disaster recovery planning, backup security reviews, recovery exercises, and improvements to system resilience.
• Technical Projects: Lead approved infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives; track progress, identify operational risks, and elevate issues requiring executive decisions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain security standards, procedures, technical documentation, and concise updates on risks, incidents, projects, and compliance progress.
• Collaboration: Work with IT staff, college departments, vendors, and external assessors to support secure and reliable campus technology services.
• Technical Leadership Scope: Provide functional leadership without direct supervisory authority; personnel evaluations, leave approvals, staffing decisions, and disciplinary matters remain with the Executive Director of IT.

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