Security Operations Analyst

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM•Augusta, ME

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is seeking a full-time Security Operations Analyst to monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats across the organization’s environment. The role serves as a frontline defender within the Security Operations function, partnering with managed detection and response (MDR) providers and internal teams to identify, triage, and remediate security incidents. The position is classified within the MSEA Support Services Unit, range 21, and is expected to pay approximately $60,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The position is on-site at an MCCS location. Applicants should provide a cover letter, current resume/CV with contact information for three professional references, and official transcripts through the online application. The search remains open until the position is filled. MCCS is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field; relevant training and experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Three years of experience in information technology or a related discipline.
Experience working with Sophos MDR or a comparable managed detection and response service.
Familiarity with Barracuda security products, such as email security, WAF, or network/backup solutions.
Solid understanding of incident response procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
Demonstrated experience or strong working knowledge of threat-hunting techniques and methodologies.
Working knowledge of common attack techniques, malware behavior, and phishing/social engineering tactics.
Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and VPNs, and of Windows, Active Directory, and Entra ID environments.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure during active security incidents, including some after-hours/on-call availability.

Responsibilities

Monitor the organization’s environment for cybersecurity threats.
Detect, investigate, and respond to security threats and incidents.
Work with MDR partners and internal teams to identify, triage, and remediate security incidents.
Apply threat-hunting techniques and contribute to continuous improvement of security operations.