Information Security Analyst I

Department:

Information Security Administration

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Information Security Fusion Center

Position Title:

Information Security Analyst I

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Information Security Analyst (ISA) is a member of the Information Security (IS) team and supports the operation of KUMC’s information security program. This includes a primary focus on detecting and preventing information security and cyber threats to the organization by correlating data to identify weaknesses within infrastructure, including software, hardware, and networks, and implementing measures to protect information assets.

The analyst is responsible for initial response to and troubleshooting cybersecurity, networking, and endpoint incidents; operational ticket-based work; front line monitoring of network devices, data center equipment, and other enterprise information security architecture items; as well as risk reviews for new technology and security exceptions.

The ISA is responsible for day-to-day operational security tasks. This individual helps guide our security operations program. The ISA participates in the identification, tracking, and monitoring of information security threats and service operations. The analyst utilizes established processes and tools for incident response, threat identification, analysis, and remediation. This position participates in the implementation and integration of risk management procedures.

Job Description:

Job Duties:

• Perform real-time security log and event analysis and take action within defined parameters to contain and mitigate threats and escalate based upon severity.

• Review and analyze security events, determine severity, and author reports detailing the activity.

• Develop and maintain security operations documentation, including procedures, playbooks, escalation paths, and incident records.

• Develop strategies and plans with leadership to enforce security requirements and address identified risks.

• Detect and report residual risks, vulnerabilities, and other security exposures to IS management, including misuse of information assets and noncompliance.

• Review security authorization and exception requests, provide risk-based recommendations, and escalate requests that exceed established approval authority.

• Monitor reports and security logs for unusual events. Investigate events and data to determine appropriate resolution. Research and assess new threats and security alerts and recommend remedial actions.

• Monitor KUMC’s networks for security breaches and investigate violations.

• Monitor intrusion detection and prevention systems, network vulnerability systems, antivirus, and encryption systems.

• Respond to and escalate events and maintain documented monitoring and response processes.

• Analyze log files from a variety of source systems to construct the narrative of a security incident.

• Support information security incident management activities, including triage, investigation, containment, remediation, recovery, documentation, and post-incident review.

• Provide frontline support and guidance to IT support staff and users on security issues.

• Establish and maintain business and technical relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide implementation guidance and user support for security technologies, controls, and procedures.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:

• Must be available to participate in an on-call rotation schedule.

• May be required to work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays to support incident response activities.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with in-person work required at least one day a week and at other times based on operational or incident-response needs.

Required Qualifications
Work Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience in information security, computer science, engineering, telecommunications, systems administration, or related technical field. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• One (1) year of progressive work experience in information technology or information security.
• Experience working with networking architectures, topologies, practices, and technologies.
• Experience handling information involving privacy and confidentiality and applying appropriate judgment in its use and disclosure.
• Experience providing technical support or security guidance to customers, users, or stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, engineering, telecommunications, systems administration, or another related technical field.
Certifications/Licenses:

• CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, (ISC)2 SSCP, or EC-Council ECSA certification, or an equivalent certification.
• ITIL Foundations certification or higher.

Work Experience:

• Experience with endpoint security tools.
• Related work experience in a higher education or academic health care organization.
• Experience with SIEM technologies.

Skills

• Problem solving

• Communication

• Organization

• Collaboration

• Attention to detail

• Interpersonal skills

• Time management

• Multitasking

• Customer service

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:

$60,800.00 - $91,200.00

Minimum

$60,800.00

Midpoint

$76,000.00

Maximum

$91,200.00

About Us

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

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