Security Analyst I

About the role

The Security Analyst I is responsible for helping ensure the security posture of IT Resources at Texas A&M University by supporting the vulnerability management program. The analyst will help identify threats and weaknesses, define appropriate risk remediations and ensure security controls are implemented.

Responsibilities

• Assists in enforcing, auditing, and consulting on the appropriate application of security policies and procedures.
• Assists the administration and monitoring of data security on various platforms, conducts audits, reviews security violation reports, and investigates security exceptions.
• Helps conduct and report on internal investigations for possible security violations.
• Reviews the accuracy of documentation and logs of information security incidents, responses, plans, methods, and procedures.
• Assists the development of risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
• Assists in developing and managing data, system, and network security architecture.
• Assists in implementing new technology deployments and integration testing.
• Evaluates security products, services, and procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Assists project leaders with developing work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases and identifying personnel and computing equipment requirements.
• Assists in collaborating with enterprise stakeholders to coordinate the development of specifications within service-based solutions.
• Serves as a resource for other teams or organizations.
• Advises technical staff, policy administrators, and clients on the integrity of security procedures, systems, and policies in the design of systems and facilities.
• Helps with the development of standard operating procedures.
• Assists the coordination of some documentation provided to partner support teams, customers, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Assists the creation and maintenance of documentation for technologies, including installation, configuration, and appropriate troubleshooting steps.
• Participates in training, professional development sessions, and continual and ongoing training and exploration into new technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four months (1 semester) of student worker and/or security analysis or development experience.

Skills

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Excellent written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of security best practices and ability to conduct risk assessments, audits, and tests.
• Knowledge of security tools like SIEMs, firewalls, vulnerability scanners, and intrusion detection systems.
• Ability to identify security incidents, anomalies, and vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53 and 800-171, CIS controls, etc.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, TAC 202, TGC 2054, etc.
• Scripting experience of some kind (Python, Bash, Powershell, etc).
• Hands-on technical expertise, knowledge of security frameworks and policies, and analytical thinking.
• Soft skills like communication, collaboration, and the ability to translate technical details for non-technical audiences.

Pay

Salary Range: $49,762 - $65,000 annual

Schedule

This role is onsite in College Station, TX and may require working outside of standard office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support the demands of technology services and ensure the seamless operation of essential systems.