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# Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

- **Company:** Kennesaw State University
- **Location:** Kennesaw, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Log Analysis, Microsoft Office, Anti-Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-cybersecurity-analyst-kennesaw-ga--172a6f17-f603-4a14-82d5-2b77eb7d517e

## About the Role

Educational Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Required Experience

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related Information Technology discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-200 or SC-400, or comparable mid-level cybersecurity certifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field

A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting cybersecurity operations within higher education, healthcare, utilities, or government environments

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Demonstrated capability to review and analyze security alerts, logs, and reports to identify potential threats, misuse, or policy violations and recommend appropriate action

Proven ability to conduct security investigations independently within defined procedures and determine appropriate escalation paths and response recommendations

Capability to support governance, risk, and compliance activities, including audit preparation, reporting, and remediation tracking, and continuous improvement efforts

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization to support security and compliance objectives

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Experience working with cybersecurity monitoring, alert triage, and incident response processes in an enterprise environment

Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security and compliance services, including Purview, Sentinel, eDiscovery, and Compliance Manager

Understanding of data protection, information governance, and regulatory requirements such as FERPA, HIPAA, PCI, and related standards

Experience documenting incidents, investigative findings, and compliance evidence using ticketing or case management systems to support remediation and audit activities

Awareness of common cyber threats and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures across typical attack stages

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

## Description

About UsAre you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our universitys vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!Location(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.Job SummaryServes as an experienced individual contributor within the universitys cybersecurity operations, responsible for independently handling advanced monitoring, investigation, and response activities. This role contributes to and advances detection, data protection, and compliance processes, supports and helps drive risk and governance initiatives, participates in and promotes cybersecurity awareness efforts, and provides guidance to junior analysts while operating within established procedures and escalation paths.ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Independently monitors, investigates, and responds to cybersecurity alerts, incidents, and policy violations across enterprise security platformsServes as a lead responder for routine to moderately complex security events, coordinating response efforts and escalating higher risk incidents according to established routesAnalyzes logs, alerts, and user behavior anomalies to determine potential impact and root causeSupports and continuously refines data protection and compliance controls, including Microsoft Purview DLP, sensitivity labels, retention policies, and eDiscovery workflowsDocuments investigations, findings, and remediation actions to support compliance, audit, and reporting requirementsMonitors security events and detections using SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and/or Log AnalyticsSupports governance, risk, and compliance activities by generating evidence, reports, and operational metricsParticipates in cybersecurity awareness initiatives, helping to coordinate phishing simulations, training campaigns, and awareness eventsAssists with the development and delivery of cybersecurity awareness communications and outreach efforts in coordination with internal stakeholdersCollaborates with IT, HR, Compliance, and departmental teams to resolve security issues and improve operational effectivenessProvides informal guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to cybersecurity analysts to support consistent practicesParticipates in security process improvements and tool enhancement initiatives helping advance departmental prioritiesContributes to and participates in cybersecurity awareness initiatives and institutional outreach activitiesRequired QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education.Required ExperienceFour (4) years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related Information Technology discipline.Preferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsProfessional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-200 or SC-400, or comparable mid-level cybersecurity certificationsPreferred Educational QualificationsAn advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related fieldA degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is preferredPreferred ExperienceExperience supporting cybersecurity operations within higher education, healthcare, utilities, or government environmentsKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESDemonstrated capability to review and analyze security alerts, logs, and reports to identify potential threats, misuse, or policy violations and recommend appropriate actionProven ability to conduct security investigations independently within defined procedures and determine appropriate escalation paths and response recommendationsCapability to support governance, risk, and compliance activities, including audit preparation, reporting, and remediation tracking, and continuous improvement effortsDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization to support security and compliance objectivesAble to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlinesKNOWLEDGEExperience working with cybersecurity monitoring, alert triage, and incident response processes in an enterprise environmentFamiliarity with Microsoft 365 security and compliance services, including Purview, Sentinel, eDiscovery, and Compliance ManagerUnderstanding of data protection, information governance, and regulatory requirements such as FERPA, HIPAA, PCI, and related standardsExperience documenting incidents, investigative findings, and compliance evidence using ticketing or case management systems to support remediation and audit activitiesAwareness of common cyber threats and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures across typical attack stagesSKILLSExcellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skillsProficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)Strong attention to detail and follow up skillsStrong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquetteUSG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment OpportunityKennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position may travel 1% - 24% of the timeThis position does not require security clearance.Background CheckStandard EnhancedEducationMVRPer the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibilityAll applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf