Lead Information Security Analyst – Security Operations

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • $67,000 - $111,893 • Hybrid

About The Position

In collaboration with the IT Security Manager, this position exists to focus on leading and maturing information security operations at MSU Denver. This is designed to help ensure the continuous execution of our organizational missions and to adequately protect our systems and data. A key responsibility is leading incident response and related initiatives with a focus on preparation and prevention. This individual is not only expected to be the primary lead for security operations but to work collaboratively to develop a roadmap to improve processes and technology through innovation, efficiency, and risk reduction. This position participates in the design, creation, testing, and implementation of security solutions, which requires close coordination with various stakeholders throughout the university.

Requirements

• At least 3 years supporting or leading security operation domains in a complex organization
• Associate’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.
• Foundational cyber security knowledge
• Networking knowledge (e.g., protocols, ports, services, and technologies)
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and attention to detail under pressure
• Incident response
• Threat hunting
• Forensics
• Security information and event management (SIEM) tuning
• Endpoint detection and response/Antivirus management
• Microsoft on-prem and cloud services security best practices

Nice To Haves

• Certifications (at least one within 1 year of hire): GCIH, CISSP, GCFA, or agreed upon certification equivalent
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• To be successful in this position, beyond demonstratable technical skills, you must have strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and incidents, ensuring timely detection and proper response
• Conduct thorough investigations of security breaches and incidents
• Maintain incident response plans and procedures
• Conduct foundational information security forensics
• Security tool optimization and tuning (e.g., SIEM, EDR, AV, etc.)
• Pivot off indicators of compromise
• Conduct basic threat hunting
• Analyze phishing emails
• Assess and make recommendations to harden our environment
• Stay updated on latest pertinent security trends, threats, best practices, and technologies
• Develop and support incident response training
• Focus on continuous improvement
• Student employee supervision and mentoring
• Active Directory/O365 eDiscovery
• Vulnerability scanning
• Software and hardware assessments
• Third-party risk management
• Risk assessments
• Policy development
• Network security

Benefits

• The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees