Information Security Analyst

About Us:

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.

With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Senior Director of Information Technology, the Information Security Analyst is responsible for auditing, designing, implementing, monitoring and maintaining security systems to protect our computing infrastructure and its users from cyber-attacks. The incumbent must ensure that all systems, applications and networks are secure and resilient to security exploits, and meet industry standard security specifications.

Given the interaction with employees, and college community, this position requires an in person presence. The position may be eligible for telework. See scheduling requirements below.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Monitor computer networks for security issues
• Investigate security breaches and other cyber security incidents
• Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause
• Work with Information Security Team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard
• Stay current on IT security trends and news
• Develop company-wide best practices for IT security
• Perform penetration testing
• Audit user permissions/roles for College systems
• Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management
• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management
• Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards
• IT security training
• Work with team members as needed to ensure the security of College wide databases.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associates degree in Cybersecurity or other Computer Science related field required.
• Experience: 1-2 years experience in cybersecurity.
• Skills/Training: Understanding of networking, firewalls, antivirus, SIEM, and intrusion prevention and detection required.
• Proficiencies: Demonstrated abilities to coordinate multiple schedules, assess priorities, and meet deadlines; must exhibit excellent communication and writing/composition skills, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and proficiency in problem-solving
• Scheduling Requirements: Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 4:30. Given the need for interaction with students, employees, and the college community this position requires in-person presence. During critical periods schedule can vary sometimes requiring evening, Saturday, and Sunday work hours dependent on the needs of the department. The position may be eligible for telework options as determined by the supervisor and/or designee.
• Physical Demands: Most of the position is sedentary. Requires frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions for computer use.

For best consideration, please apply by October 12th, 2021. Due to the critical need to fill the position, we will be reviewing resumes as they are received.

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  We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.