Information Security Analyst, Office of Information Technology

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno Office of Information Technology is currently searching for a strategical, security focused Information Security Analyst. The primary function of this position is to monitor network traffic, activity logs and systems alerts for trends, anomalies, intrusion attempts and potential breaches. They would also identify, collect, analyze, interpret, and assist in the development of security metrics and reports as well as ongoing vulnerability assessments.
In the event of an incident the Information Security Analyst would serve as the primary coordinator for a response. This would include performing network and system forensic investigation, malware analysis, documentation, and final reporting. This position would also oversee the management of the systems that manage logging, analysis, and incident response. This includes the SIEM, syslog servers, net flow aggregation systems, vulnerability assessment, and other analytic platforms. In addition, this position would mentor student employees or other IT employees in proper security procedures and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and (2) years of related work experience; OR Master’s Degree from an accredited institution and one (1) year related work experience.
• Experience in cyber security incident management, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, computer and network forensics.
• Software design or development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic, activity logs and systems alerts for trends, anomalies, intrusion attempts and potential breaches.
• Identify, collect, analyze, interpret, and assist in the development of security metrics and reports.
• Perform ongoing vulnerability assessments.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for incident response.
• Perform network and system forensic investigation.
• Perform malware analysis.
• Document and create final reports for incidents.
• Oversee the management of systems that manage logging, analysis, and incident response, including SIEM, syslog servers, net flow aggregation systems, vulnerability assessment, and other analytic platforms.
• Mentor student employees or other IT employees in proper security procedures and practices.

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement: 19.25% contribution matched by the University, 100% vested on the first day.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Discounts at local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through counseling and advising services.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees: Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: Resources and assistance to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada for newly hired faculty spouses/partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level