What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Information Security position at Alcorn State University?
----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- | Job Title | Analyst, Information Security | ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- | FLSA Status | Exempt | ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- | Posted Salary Range | Commensurate with experience. | ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- | Employment Status | Full Time | ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- | Department | Center for Information Technology | | | & Services | ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- | Job Summary | | | | | | | The incumbent is responsible for | | | protecting the university's | | | computer systems and networks. | | | He/she monitors security | | | breaches, install security | | | software, and develops security | | | policies and procedures. | | | | | | | ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- | Knowledge Skills and Abilities | | | | | | | Knowledge of cloud security and | | | mobile device management | | | Knowledge of security best | | | practices | | | Knowledge of security frameworks | | | and standards (e.g., | | | | | | ISO/ | | | | | | ICE 27001, | | | | | | NIST) | | | Knowledge of security tools and | | | technologies (e.g., firewalls, | | | intrusion detection systems, | | | encryption) | | | Strong analytical and | | | problem-solving skills | | | Good teamwork skills | | | Excellent communication skills, | | | verbal, written, and | | | interpersonal | | | Ability to analyze information, | | | summarize findings, and present | | | in them in ways that are easily | | | understood to decision makers | | | Ability to think strategically, | | remaining focused on goals and | | | objectives | | | Ability to handle multiple | | | projects simultaneously and meet | | | deadlines | | | Ability to work well in a team | | | environment and under pressure | | | | | | | ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- | Essential Job Functions | | | | | | | Monitors the university's | | | networks for security breaches | | | and investigates incidents when | | | they occur | | | Installs and maintains security | | | software, such as firewalls and | | | data encryption programs | | | Conducts penetration testing to | | | identify vulnerabilities in the | | | computer systems | | | Develops and implements security | | | policies and procedures | | | Prepares reports on security | | | breaches and the extent of the | | | damage caused | | | Stays up to date with the latest | | | security trends and technologies | | | Provides training to staff on | | | security best practices | | | Collaborates with other IT staff | | | to ensure comprehensive security | | | measures are in place | | | Recommends security enhancements | | | to management | | | Occasionally works evenings and | | | weekends | | | On-call availability for | | | emergency situations | | | Other related duties, as assigned | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- | Qualifications | | | | | | | Bachelor's degree in Computer | | | Science, Information Technology, | |
Security
Rainbow -
Alexandria, LA
