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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST II - **Company:** The University of Texas - **Location:** Edinburg, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Forensics, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Elasticsearch, Email Filtering, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Log Analysis, Open Source Technology, Open Web Application Security, Security Software, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Traffic Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Routing & Switching, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis, User Accounts - **Published:** October 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52789/pre_apply ## About the Role Three (3) years of full-time work experience in performing data networking analysis as a Network Security Analyst, System Analyst, System Administrator, Network Administrator or related field which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job duties. Preferred Experience More than the minimum full-time work experience in network security analysis/operations. Previous experience with Security Information Event Management (SIEM). Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, including system administration and installing/compiling application and networking/security equipment, Intrusion Detection, Spam filtering, switches and routers. Knowledge of major operating, including command-line proficiency. Knowledge of risk assessment, disaster recovery and business continuity methods and practices. Knowledge of installation, configuration and maintenance of security applications, including vulnerability scanners, spam filters, and intrusion detection systems. Knowledge in installation, configuration and maintenance of firewalls. Working knowledge of networking concepts, including subnetting, access controls, ports, and protocols (TCP/IP). Knowledge of OWASP Top 10. Experienced with usage of open source security tools. Experience with log analysis tools E.g.: Splunk, Elasticsearch. Knowledge of ITIL Practices. Equipment Use of standard office equipment., To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position., + High School Diploma or GED + Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours + Bachelors Degree from an accredited university + Masters Degree from an accredited university + Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university + None of the above 4. * Please provide the field of study for your education: (Open Ended Question) 5. * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for: + Less than 1 year + 1 year + 2 years + 3 years + 4 years + 5 years + 6 years + 7 years + 8 years + 9 years + 10 years + Over 10 years 6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position? ## Description Responsible for monitoring and managing routine and non-routine security events and vulnerabilities to resolution. Performs scheduled maintenance, testing, upgrade and troubleshooting. Description of Duties * Responsible for operating and monitoring of security systems on multiple University campuses to identify information security incidents and compromises and provide immediate and real time security network intelligence and responses. * Participates in the response and recovery of abuse of systems and information resources, violation of policies, privacy issues, and related incidents. * Provides assistance in maintaining the firewall for the entire university by making changes as needed by implementing various blocking and monitoring mechanisms. * Configures and maintains firewalls for departments and colleges based on set parameters. * Maintains and monitors spam filter devices by performing key software and configuration changes. * Participates in the configuration and maintenance of encrypted virtual private networks for department and colleges. * Assists in addressing vulnerability findings. * Keeps current with IT network security, to aid in disaster recovery, business continuity, intrusion detection, incident remediation, monitoring of network and bandwidth resources, and other pertinent security software and utilities. * Provides information for risk assessment assistance, technical support, and administrative support for risk assessment assistance, technical support, and administrative support for technical implementation and systems throughout the university. * Keeps current with advancements in information security related subjects, and participates as an internal consulting resource on viruses, spyware, exploits, computer forensics, recovery and similar subject matter and provides information to campus IT security staff. * Prepares and issues security notices when necessary. * Assists in the provisioning and de-provisioning, modification, and resets end-user access rights as needed based on approved requests. * Reviews and edits user accounts and access privileges as needed, including checking for and troubleshooting access requests. * Assists during configuration upgrades and changes as needed. * Employs forensic tools and techniques to recover and seize deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types. * Participates in training IT Security staff in network security related techniques. * Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Received Specific supervision from assigned supervisor. Supervision Given Direct supervision of assigned staff. Required Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or a related field from an accredited university. Preferred Education N/A Licenses/Certifications Preferred: ITIL Foundation Certification, The selected candidate will be required to attend on-campus meetings and participate in campus events as requested. Other Knowledge of information and network security strategies, technologies, practices and standards. Knowledge of information and network security monitoring, traffic analysis techniques, attack, vectors, incident detection handling and response.