Security Analyst II

October 11, 2024

Montana State University


Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF – VA – 23049
For questions regarding this position, please contact: Justin van Almelo, (406) 994-7464, [email protected]
Classification Title Computer Sftwr Eng/Appl II
Working Title Security Analyst II
Brief Position Overview The full time Security Analyst provides technical and administrative support to ensure the security of MSU’s environment. The primary responsibilities of this position include information, application, and system security assessments; the maintenance and operation of security-focused applications; training and awareness; and incident mitigation and response. This role functions as a resource to the four-campus MSU Enterprise, providing consulting and advisory services to technical and functional users on all MSU campuses on matters related to information and application security.
Under the supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer, this full time position works closely with the technical and administrative staff throughout the four MSU campuses and the IT Community to maintain and improve the security of MSU’s data and IT resources.
Position Number 4M0247
Department UIT Business Op
Division VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $34.875 – $48.825 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement In support of the Montana State University mission, University Information Technology promotes, develops, delivers, and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide general security monitoring, consultation, vulnerability remediation, and incident response.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert across a range of server, application, and networking technologies to ensure proper security controls and practices.
  • Analyze and remediate potential security issues identified by a range of internal and external tools and resources, with consistent follow-through ensuring accurate resolution.
  • Design, implement, and manage a range of security services in coordination with information practitioners across MSU.
  • Collaborate with a range of technical professionals across MSU on the identification and remediation of security issues.
  • Provide technical support and expertise to software and hardware design efforts with a focus on secure architectures.
  • Conduct technical training and security awareness presentations to a range of constituents across MSU.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Demonstrated experience with security and privacy best practices as well as incident response.
  • Demonstrated experience with server and desktop operating systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with information security tools and practices.
  • Demonstrated experience with operating system and network traffic behavior and trend analysis.
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Advanced knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and associated risks.
  • Hands-on systems and networking administration experience.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting ERP and other enterprise software and Web application environments.
  • Demonstrated experience with data loss prevention, vulnerability management, threat hunting, anti-malware tools, and SIEMs in a higher education environment.
  • Demonstrated experience providing both technical and functional users with training related to security best practices.
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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Ability to conduct technical training and security awareness presentations to a range of constituents across MSU.
    • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
    • Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive information and circumstances, including high-stress incident handling.
    • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and rapidly re-prioritize a variety of tasks at different levels of complexity and urgency.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    This position has supervisory duties? No

    Posting Detail Information

    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on or before August 24, 2022; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
    Special Instructions
    Diversity Statement

    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html .

    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html .

    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html .

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