Security Analyst I

About the role

Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi is a Hispanic‑Serving and Minority‑Serving institution with approximately 11,000 students and over 1,400 full‑time and 2,000 part‑time employees. The Security Analyst I is an entry‑level position on the Information Security team, reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer. The role involves monitoring university assets, responding to security events, documenting compliance, supporting security controls, and facilitating security awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the presence of management and security agents on all university‑owned assets and coordinate with responsible teams to remediate deficiencies.
• Verify that systems adhere to baseline security configurations and document deviations through the change control process.
• Conduct account reviews to ensure only authorized personnel can access university resources and maintain the principle of least privilege.
• Manage software reviews to confirm operating systems and applications run supported versions; coordinate remediation of deficiencies.
• Respond to security alerts (including outside normal business hours), performing initial triage, documentation, and escalation of potential security incidents.
• Prepare monthly reports on non‑compliance for security‑related issues.
• Review security exception requests from various departments.
• Monitor the security ticketing queue to ensure tickets are addressed promptly.
• Help update, maintain, and document security controls and procedures.
• Provide direct support to clients and internal IT groups for security‑related issues.
• Facilitate periodic security awareness training and phishing simulations for staff to mitigate social engineering risks.
• Engage as a security advocate by meeting regularly with IT teams and stakeholders to discuss security issues.
• Support the Security Analyst II and cross‑train to provide coverage during SA II absence.
• Evaluate security products, services, and procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• Four (4) months of related experience.
• Alternative qualification: High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years and four (4) months of related experience.
• Alternative qualification: Associate's degree and two (2) years and four (4) months of related experience.
• Information Technology (IT) related experience.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment system.

Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ Certification, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or ISC2 Associate Certification is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of working with students, faculty, staff, and researchers in an environment governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical: $0‑$30 per month for employee‑only coverage after university contribution ($920 value); up to 83% of premium covered by the university for employee‑and‑spouse, employee‑and‑children, and employee‑and‑family coverage.
• Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, and Day Care Spending Account.
• Dual Career Partner Program.
• On‑campus wellness opportunities.
• Work Life Solutions: counseling, work‑life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
• Tuition benefits: public loan forgiveness, book scholarships, 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP); voluntary tax‑deferred account/deferred compensation plan.
• Time off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month, 8 hours of paid birthday leave, and 12‑15 paid holidays each year.
• All positions are security‑sensitive; applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and completion of the criminal history check.

Pay

Up to $4,166.67 monthly (up to $50,000.04 annually, approximately).