Information Security Analyst 1 or 2

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Job Posting Title:

Information Security Analyst 1 or 2

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM FA – ITS – ITSP – SO – Analysts (Blake Michael Bourgeois (00012543))

Work Location:

0320 Fred C. Frey Computing Services Building

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The position of IT Analyst I in Information Technology Security & Policy is responsible for helping safeguard the integrity of Louisiana State University’s information resources and the privacy of its user community. This position monitors the LSU network and systems activity to ensure the safe and secure operation of the network and responds to information security-related questions and inquiries using established information security tools and procedures. 

Analyst 1 Job Responsibilities:

Operations: Assists with investigations of security alerts and security incidents on premise and in the cloud. Assists with responding to specific threats such as malware, phishing, and exploitation identified by various security platforms. Monitors logs to detect and remediate compromised user accounts and systems. Assists in assessing the security posture for LSU accounts, data, servers, endpoints, and network. 

Assists in vulnerability management activities. Creates and maintains documentation for internal systems, processes, and procedures. (45%)

Support: Serves as an Information Security resource for ITS and the University community. Serves as incident responder as needed. (20%)

Support: Assists with maintenance of Information Security owned systems (including Windows, Linux, and Virtual Appliances), security toolsets, and applications. (15%)

Research: Stays informed of current threats and mitigation options in order to make appropriate recommendations to campus community. Researches and demos new security toolsets. Evaluates and tests new security configurations. Discovers ways to improve and optimize current processes and procedures. (10%)

Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Analyst 2 Job Responsibilities:

Operations: Analyzes, investigates, and directs reports of technology abuse and security incidents on premise and in the cloud. Identifies, analyzes, and coordinates the response to specific threats such as malware, phishing, and exploitation identified by various security platforms. Monitors logs to detect and remediate compromised user accounts and systems. Collaborates with ITS staff and departmental information technology professionals to make decisions or recommendations concerning security posture for LSU accounts, data, servers, endpoints, and network. 

Assists in vulnerability management activities. Creates and maintains documentation for internal systems, processes, and procedures. (35%)

Support: Maintains, updates, and troubleshoots Information Security owned systems (including Windows, Linux, and Virtual Appliances), security toolsets and applications, and configurations for Software as a Service platforms.  (25%)

Support: Serves as an Information Security resource for ITS and the University community. Serves as incident responder as needed. (20%)

Research: Stays informed of current threats and mitigation options in order to make appropriate recommendations to campus community. Researches and demos new security toolsets. Evaluates and tests new security configurations. Discovers ways to improve and optimize current processes and procedures. (10%)

Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Analyst 1-

Bachelor’s degree with work experience in Windows and/or Linus systems administration, cloud-based technologies, information security, network security, and/or operations security.

Analyst 2-

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years work experience in Linux systems administration, cloud-based technologies, information security, network security, and/or operations security.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree with 3 years experience with management of Linux based systems. Experience with scripting and automation technologies. Experience on a security incident response team, or experience on a security operations center.

Special Requirements:

Per University Policy Statement 18 this position is deemed essential to campus operations and will be required to report to or remain on campus during times of emergency or closure.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mary Bordelon at [email protected].

Posting Date:

September 26, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ([email protected]).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected].  For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.