Information Security Analyst I

Position Title:

Information Security Analyst I

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Security, or closely related field

• Basic understanding of common phishing techniques

• Basic understanding of system hacking techniques

• Basic understanding of networking and routing

• Intermediate understanding of endpoint and server operating systems

• Demonstrated ability to install, configure and use open source and/or commercial security tools

• Demonstrated ability to administer network security technologies

• Demonstrated ability to use a ticket system to manage work

• Demonstrated ability to use a vulnerability scanner

• Demonstrated ability to determine what patches are necessary on a server and how to install them

• Demonstrated ability to educate non-security professionals on cyber risks

• Demonstrated ability to use penetration testing tools for brute forcing logins

• Demonstrated ability to use penetration testing tools for cracking wireless network encryption

• Demonstrated ability to use penetration testing tools for exploiting web app security vulnerabilities

• Demonstrated ability to use a scripting language to automate a repetitive task

• Ability to search logs using open source and commercial tools

• Ability to keep incident information and forensic data confidential.

Job Description:

Summary

This position will join the Information Technology Services (ITS) Information Security Team's on-call rotation to receive, analyze, and respond to security alerts from our intrusion detection systems. This position will also be responsible for handling security incidents when they are reported or discovered. The incumbent in this role will also be responsible for performing infrastructure vulnerability assessments and working with stakeholders in other departments to remediate critical computer security issues. This position will create and publish hardening guidelines for new devices added to our campus network.

ITS provides core computing, network services, enterprise systems, and information security resources to the students, faculty and staff of Iowa State University. ITS partners with IT professionals from around campus to provide more specialized IT resources to ISU's academic and business units.

The ideal candidate will be a strong problem solver and have good communication skills. The ideal candidate will also be technically-minded with the ability to work in collaboration with both campus technology professionals and end users.

Example of Duties

• Researches attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and design countermeasures.

• Maintains hardware, software, and network firewalls and encryption protocols.

• Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security required.

• Assists with monitoring, evaluating, and mitigating network security threats.

• Performs security control scripting, assessment, and analysis.

Level Guidelines

• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision

• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode

• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope

• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained

• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate

• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity

• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:

February 13, 2024

Posting Close Date:

March 18, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R13967