University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
(on-site)
Posted
1 day ago
Job Function
Other
Description
The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
Salary $60,000.00 Annually
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 997037
Division Technology Operations
CategoryIT and Computers / Security
Description
Reporting to and taking direction from the Information Security Officer, the Information Security Analyst I is responsible for the day-to-day operation of security systems, security monitoring, and reactive security incident response. The Information Security Analyst I will have a fundamental understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures. The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Monitoring and analyzing network activity; Maintaining awareness of current information security threats; Identifying threats and vulnerabilities; and Assist with implementation of information security controls.
Examples of Duties
Monitoring and analyzing network activity - 55%
- Monitor event logs for security incidents
- Investigate impact of security incident
- Respond to and neutralize security incidents
- Report security incidents
- Provide feedback and verification of mitigation to security issues
- Monitor vendor and security focused web sites for new and evolving threats
- Review and respond to notifications from information sharing and analysis centers
- Develop information security briefs
- Assist in configuration of security systems to identify threats
- Perform system scans for vulnerability and compliance auditing
- Assist with assessing risk to information systems
- Assist with penetration testing
- Assist with installation, configuration, deployment, and documentation of security systems
- Fulfill network access requests
- Maintain the information security web site
Typical Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Two years' experience and knowledge with cybersecurity
- Familiarity and understanding of cybersecurity analysis procedures and techniques
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical skill to resolve problems
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, team members, peers, vendors, and constituents of campus community
- Knowledge of programming languages (Python, BASH, PHP, JAVA, etc.) (preferred)
- Knowledge of Linux operating systems (preferred)
- Cybersecurity certification (preferred)
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements: Lifting (weight) - 25 to 50 lbs
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
01
Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization? This would include items such as OPT, CPT, H-1B, or employer-sponsored permanent residency.
- Yes
- No
02
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
03
How many years of professional cybersecurity experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years experience
- 3 or more years of experience
04
If you indicated having professional cybersecurity experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
Required Question
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Job ID: 81307515