Enterprise IT Security Analyst 1

About the role

Under direct supervision, performs security risk analysis and assessments associated with information resources, risk management policy development and product assessments. Assists with day-to-day activities addressing security issues involving university information assets. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. Responsible for day-to-day customer service for information security issues reported to the department. Assists with investigations of campus information security incidents for resolve. Assists with security risk assessments to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures. Responsible for collecting data for IT security metrics and assist with state required information security reporting. Maintains security department records including policy and procedure documents and software licensing records. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform security risk analysis and assessments associated with information resources, risk management policy development, and product assessments.
• Assist with day-to-day activities addressing security issues involving university information assets.
• Research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure per Texas Executive Order GA‑48, maintaining the security and integrity of university infrastructure.
• Participate in routine personnel reviews to determine whether criminal history or connections to foreign adversaries could affect ability to maintain infrastructure security.
• Provide day‑to‑day customer service for information security issues reported to the department.
• Assist with investigations of campus information security incidents to achieve resolution.
• Assist with security risk assessments to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Collect data for IT security metrics and support state‑required information security reporting.
• Maintain security department records, including policy and procedure documents and software licensing records.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical, or professional discipline (or basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline).
• Knowledge normally obtained through a formal, directly job‑related 4‑year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in‑depth specialized training program directly related to the work.
• Minimum of six (6) months of directly job‑related experience.
• Department will accept education in lieu of experience and experience in lieu of education.
• Position is security sensitive; a criminal history check is required.