Security Analyst I

About the role

Purpose: The Security Analyst I, under general direction performs routine information technology (IT) analysis functions.

Texas A&M Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus, part of Texas A&M University, and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency focused on research, workforce development, and technology transition.

Responsibilities

• Helps enforce and audit security policies and procedures such as access, breach escalation, use of firewalls, and encryption routines.
• Helps monitor data security profiles.
• Participates in audits and investigations of security exceptions.
• Helps develop risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
• Helps update, maintain, and document security controls.
• Provides direct support to the client and internal IT groups for security‑related issues.
• Helps advise technical staff, policy administrators, and clients on the integrity of security procedures, systems, and policies in the design of systems and facilities.
• Documents and logs information security incidents, responses, plans, methods, and procedures.
• Assists with new technology deployments and integration testing.
• Helps evaluate security products, services, and procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four months of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting, client relations, and the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Optional vision, dental, life, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with an 8.25% employer contribution.
• Voluntary retirement programs: Tax‑Deferred 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plans.
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and other professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and educational release time.
• Wellness programs and wellness release time to promote work‑life balance.

Work Location

Main Campus – College Station, TX.