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# Senior Security Analyst

- **Company:** Troy University
- **Location:** Troy, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Proxy Servers, Apple Mac Systems, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Databases, Linux, Information Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Log Analysis, Network Segmentation, Remote Access Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Malware, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f7ac4a7879257bf6

## About the Role

Do you have experience in macOS?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, 1. Bachelor's degree in a related field

 2. Minimum of five years of related IT experience
 3. Demonstrated technical expertise in multiple information security domains
 4. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
 5. Excellent team participation skills
 6. Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications

 1. Knowledge of information security technologies, methodologies, and best practices in the domains of: security incident response, vulnerability assessment and management, intrusion detection and prevention, system administration (Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.), security administration of networks, operating systems, databases and applications, access control, encryption, firewalls and proxies, networking, security event log analysis, malware prevention and remediation, cloud technologies, programming/scripting, and risk assessment and management
 2. Security certifications (e.g. SANS/GIAC, CISSP, CISA, CISM).

## Description

The Senior Security Analyst position is responsible for technical and thought-leadership duties for multiple information security disciplines such as incident response, vulnerability management, intrusion detection and prevention, threat hunting, security operations, security policy, and awareness/education; oversight of information security incident response activities, risk assessment and risk management activities, and vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management activities spanning University and business units; managing detailed network, operating system, database, and application vulnerability assessments and security configuration audits; managing information security initiatives; oversight of operational tasks supporting information security functions such as intrusion detection and prevention, security event log analysis, management reporting, malware prevention and remediation, encryption, network segmentation, remote access, cloud security, and authentication;
supporting, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting and enhancing security infrastructure tools, methodologies, software, and hardware; drafting and reviewing information security policies, processes, and procedures; reviewing information security awareness and education materials and other documentation; determining and documenting information security requirements and controls necessary for the protection of information resources; providing guidance and assistance regarding information security matters such as the interpretation of information security policies and requirements or their applicability to particular situations; independently maintaining automated tools and methodologies in support of Information Security functions; analyzing data from Information Security functions and providing reports and recommended response actions to Information Security management; representing Information Security to other organizations on information security related matters, as assigned;
publishing regular status reports and submission to management; and performing other related tasks as assigned.


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