Assoc. Cybersecurity Analyst

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

13h

About The Position

As an Associate Security Analyst, you’ll be responsible for supporting a diverse range of information security tasks that may include administration of cybersecurity tools, responding to cybersecurity incidents, supporting risk and compliance efforts, and developing information security policies, standards and procedures. The role is part of Vanderbilt University Information Technology (VUIT), a human-centric organization dedicated to advancing the university by delivering innovative solutions and frictionless experiences through collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is necessary
• 2 years of relevant Cybersecurity experience is necessary
• Familiarity with information security principles, including governance and policy, risk and compliance, security operations, threat and vulnerability management, and incident response
• Basic knowledge of security-related tools, software, protocols, and procedures
• Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure: applications, databases, operating systems — Windows, Unix and Linux, hypervisors, IP networks, storage networks, backup networks and media
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters, and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
• Demonstrated commitment to VUIT’s Guiding Principles is necessary

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to pursue professional information security certifications is preferred
• Basic knowledge of the following preferred: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO/IEC 27001/2, CIS Top 20 Controls, NIST SP 800-53, ISA/IEC 62443, DoD CMMC

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and reporting on compliance with institutional and functional security policies, as well as the enforcement of those policies across university IT departments
• Implementing changes to policies, standards and procedures
• Maintaining and/or operating security tools and applications
• Initial identification of unresolved network security exposures, misuse of resources or non-compliance situations using defined escalation processes
• Mitigating identified vulnerabilities with the help of experienced security analysts (e.g., installing security patches or removing unnecessary services, applications, and unauthorized user accounts)
• Collecting metrics related to information security operations, risk and compliance, and University security policies (e.g., vulnerability or patching status)
• Building and executing incident response Table Top Exercises (TTX) to prepare for cyber incidents
• Monitoring for changes in the digital business and threat landscape to ensure updates are adequately addressed in daily operations and information security strategy plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees