Information Security Analyst

The Information Security Analyst is a technical role within the Information Security (InfoSec) group of Information Technology Services (ITS), responsible for defending the client’s data assets through policy controls, security operations, incident response, and AI-assisted tooling. As a primary network defender, the analyst works at the intersection of threat detection, vulnerability management, and forensic investigation within a Security Operations Center (SOC).

The role requires hands-on experience across several domains: SOC operations including alert triage, log analysis, and network traffic interpretation using tools such as Splunk, Kibana, or Microsoft Sentinel; Python 3 scripting for automation and detection support; firewall management for ruleset maintenance and network security enforcement; Microsoft Entra ID administration including identity architecture and PowerShell scripting; Linux system administration across mixed-OS environments; and digital forensics at a first-responder level, including breach assessment, evidence preservation, and containment.

This role is responsible for developing and overseeing student SOC employees. The SOC functions as both a live security operation and a learning environment, requiring the analyst to serve as practitioner and mentor., Operate, tune, and recommend enhancements to the SOCs monitoring and detection platforms including Microsoft Defender and SIEM tools; leverage AI-assisted tooling to improve detection and response workflows.

Implement threat hunting and detection strategies; identify new data sources to augment detection capability; integrate new tools and applications as needed.

Write Python and PowerShell scripts to automate detection, response, and data analysis workflows.

Assist in maintenance of firewall rulesets.

Incident Response & Investigation

Serve as first responder for security incident investigation, conducting log and system-level analysis to determine potential scope and impact. Assist with containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.

Perform digital forensic analysis at the first-responder level to determine whether a breach has occurred and what steps are required to contain it.

Provide written and verbal summaries of incident findings to be shared with ITS leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Vulnerability Management

Assist in maintaining and operating the Universitys vulnerability assessment program, including scan configuration, finding analysis, risk prioritization based on exploitability and business impact, and remediation coordination with system owners.

Track patching effectiveness and validate closure of critical findings.

Student Employee Development

Assist in the hiring, continuous training, mentoring, and operational oversight of student SOC employees. Develop and maintain the SOC processes, runbooks, and escalation procedures that student analysts follow.

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Top Skills Details

Security,Information security,Cyber security,Risk management,Compliance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience (1+ years each):

Windows/Active Directory, endpoint log analysis, PowerShell, and group policies

Linux system administration

Digital forensics at a first-responder level

AI-assisted security tools (e.g., Copilot, AI-enhanced SIEM feat, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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