Carl Sandburg College, IL-posted 3 months ago
Galesburg, IL
Educational Services

The position provides departmental and administrative support for the entire College community. It involves monitoring security logs, alerts, and reports from intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls, and Microsoft 365 security tools. The role requires escalating suspicious activities and assisting with incident response investigations, documenting findings, and contributing to playbooks and runbooks for recurring alerts. Additionally, the position includes conducting periodic audits of physical security, providing basic end-user support related to security best practices, and staying up to date with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security advisories. The individual will support access control reviews and user account audits to ensure compliance with least privilege principles and participate in tabletop exercises and security awareness training initiatives.

  • Monitor security logs, alerts, and reports from IDS/IPS, firewalls, and Microsoft 365 security tools.
  • Escalate suspicious activities and assist with incident response investigations.
  • Document findings and contribute to playbooks and runbooks for recurring alerts.
  • Conduct periodic audits of physical security (locks, keycard systems, cameras).
  • Provide basic end-user support related to security best practices.
  • Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security advisories.
  • Support access control reviews and user account audits to ensure compliance with least privilege principles.
  • Participate in tabletop exercises and security awareness training initiatives.
  • Assist with the delivery and tracking of annual staff and student cybersecurity awareness training.
  • Develop educational materials, phishing awareness campaigns, and knowledge base articles.
  • Maintain secure access to network closets, server rooms, and other sensitive areas.
  • Enforce and document physical access policies.
  • Ensure compliance with security frameworks and state/federal regulations (e.g., SOPPA, FERPA, PCI DSS).
  • Manage vulnerabilities by scanning systems, analyzing results, and tracking remediation with IT teams.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the college's emergency procedures and participate in the college risk-management program.
  • Monitor conditions, events, and circumstances that present risk to the college community.
  • Associate's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field OR equivalent experience/industry certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) required.
  • Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts (e.g., phishing, malware, firewalls, authentication).
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP, VLANs, switches, routers).
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 security tools (Entra ID, Defender, Exchange Online) preferred.
  • Familiarity with SIEM tools or log monitoring platforms preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with intrusion detection/prevention or endpoint security tools preferred.
  • Exposure to compliance requirements in education or public sector preferred.
  • Spanish or French proficiency preferred.
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