Associate IT Security Analyst

The Associate IT Security Analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information. This position analyzes and assesses vulnerabilities in the infrastructure (software, hardware, networks); investigates tools to identify and detect vulnerabilities and recommends solutions; analyzes and assesses damage to the infrastructure as a result of security incidents, examines available tools and processes for remediation; tests for compliance with security policies and procedures.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others., * Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

• At least four years of experience in Information Technology
• At least two years of experience in information security, Incident response, SOC, Cloud, or equivalent
• At least one year of hands-on experience with SIEM tools (Sentinel, Splunk or equivalent) and log analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CEH, CCNA-Security, Security+, Cloud+, GSEC, or similar certifications compatible with ISO 17024 or US DoD 8570.01
• Experience with Azure Security
• Experience with assessing application and / or system risk
• Experience dealing with Phishing or Spear Phishing attacks
• Experience with penetration testing or Read teaming
• Experience in the execution and management of Information System’s (IS) incident response and administrative inquiries/investigations in collaboration with the Investigations department
• Experience with at least one programming, scripting language, or SQL
• Experience with technical concepts like regular expressions, data normalization, and correlation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of information protection methodologies and concepts
• Understanding of security threats and attack vectors
• Familiarity with security best practices, such as secure coding practices, network segmentation, and access control
• Basic knowledge of networking principles, such as TCP/IP, routing, and switching
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong desire to learn or improve cyber security skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain the confidentiality of such data and information
• Ability to identify potential security breaches and recommend countermeasures
• Ability to identify and analyze security events
• Ability to think critically and creatively, Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.