Information Security Analyst

University of Phoenix Inc

Phoenix, AZ(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,800–$133,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Antivirus, Auditing, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Computer Network Defense (CND), Computer Science, Computer Security, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Diversity, Employee Orientation, Firewalls, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Incident Management, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Traffic Analysis, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Phishing, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Tools, Publications, Risk Management, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Design, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Monitoring, Social Engineering, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Technology Analysis, Testing, Tuition Fees, Viruses, Vision Plan, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
POSTED
2 days ago

Description and Requirements

At the University of Phoenix, we are committed to the future of work by providing a fully remote, work-from-home environment. This strategy enables us to attract top talent nationwide. Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the opportunity to make a significant impact while collaborating with a team of fun, innovative individuals? Would you prefer to work with an organization that positively contributes to the world? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Are you searching for a rewarding, fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the ability to make a big impact while working side-by-side with a team of fun, innovative people? Ideally, would you like this position to be with an organization that makes a positive contribution to the world? If so…we would love to hear from you!

About Us

University of Phoenix is a leading higher education institution founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling. Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, their families and future generations through higher education. Our values (which hopefully you share) are: Brave. Honest. Focused.

Our University values and embraces all team members and their unique perspectives. We fundamentally believe in fostering an environment which deeply respects, celebrates, and actively encourages a diverse workforce. We are committed to hiring - and learning from - those who share our passion to help others achieve their educational aspirations.

We offer excellent benefits, an effective recognition program, and outstanding learning and development tools, including tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.

About the Position

Responds to Information Security incidents working in a 24x7 operations department. Recommends risk mitigation, implements appropriate security safeguards, tests proposed security solutions, and performs audit/compliance and forensic activities as needed. Provides support for operational security tools and technologies by responding to alerts and troubleshooting issues. Assists with a variety of duties including analysis, system administration, technology testing, incident response and training junior security operations analysts. Serves as the primary interface to the Information Technology Operations Center personnel when responding to incidents.

What You'll Do

  1. Reviews, validates, classifies, and responds to security events.

  2. Analyzes a variety of network and host-based security logs (Firewalls, NIDS, HIDS, Syslog, etc.).

  3. Monitors and analyzes network traffic and IDS/IPS alerts, investigating intrusion attempts and performing in-depth analysis of exploits and attacks.

  4. Conducts proactive threat and vulnerability research.

  5. Participates in incident reporting for high priority events, from initial response to triage, to determining remediation actions and escalation paths.

  6. Performs security Incident Event Management (SIEM) console monitoring and correlation.

  7. Evaluates new security technology for the organization through quantitative and qualitative measures.

  8. Provides skilled technical assistance in Information Security strategy and planning.

  9. Performs firewall rule changes based on submitted requests.

  10. Presents security research analysis and recommendations to the Information Security management team.

  11. Resolves Hotline issues (issue resolution, security incident reporting) and Abuse issues (email, phishing attacks, social engineering calls).

  12. Continuously monitors regulatory compliance through implemented Information Security technologies.

  13. Administers, monitors and troubleshoots antivirus activities, and email gateway issues. Configures and tests new IDS/IPS rules based on in-depth security analysis.

  14. Performs network and host DLP monitoring and logging.

  15. Performs application whitelisting and file integrity monitoring.

  16. Conducts threat and vulnerability research, intelligence and monitoring.

  17. Maintains and increases professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

  18. May provide direction and support to less experienced security engineering staff to orient them and increase their understanding of more complex security analysis and design.

  19. May lead moderately complex security projects as assigned.

  20. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

NOTE: The primary accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

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What You Bring to the Table

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Four years progressive IT security skills, IT audit experience can be included in experience
  • Ability to work shifts based on need and situations in a 24x7 operations department

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Security+, or comparable Information Security certification
  • Proven ability performing moderately complex security analysis for information technology
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the technical Information Security environments and processes
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers
  • Technical expertise in anti-virus solutions, virus outbreak management, and the ability to differentiate virus activity from directed attack patterns
  • Technical expertise in Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)/Intrusion Detection System (IDS), SIEMs and other Computer Network Defense (CND) security tools
  • Ability to work with internal and external personnel
  • Demonstrated attention to detail

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position is $65,800 (minimum), $99,400 (midpoint), and $133,000 (maximum).*

  • Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget. Compensation above the midpoint is generally associated with experienced, long-tenured employees who have demonstrated sustained performance and expertise in the role.

Your work is critical to helping adult learners achieve their dreams, and we're committed to rewarding you for your efforts. We offer a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you achieve your health, financial, educational and work-life balance goals.

Full-time employees are eligible for:

  • Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program;
  • Competitive 401(k) employer match;
  • Substantial tuition discount for you and eligible dependents; and,
  • A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.*
  • For more details around paid time off benefits, please click here.

Application Deadline is 07/10/2026.

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About the Company

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University of Phoenix Inc

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America withmore than 200 locations in 40 states and abroad. Since 1976, we’ve madeit possible for nearly half a million people to get the education they needwithout putting their lives on hold.

We’re regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and amember of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org). University of Phoenixoffers more than 20 degree programs with 50 concentrations at theassociate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level. While widely available,not all programs are available in all locations or in both online andon-campus formats.

EEO/AA employer

Apollo Group, Inc. and its subsidiary companies (hereafter, ‘Apollo’) arecommitted to being Equal Employment Opportunity and AffirmativeAction employers. We embrace and celebrate the unique qualities of ouremployees including race, color, gender, age, religion, disability orperceived disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation,ethnicity, national origin or any other category protected by federal, stateor local law. The protected groups set forth in this policy are broader thanwhat is covered by our Affirmative Action Plan.

It is the objective of Apollo to provide equal opportunity for employment.Through the recruitment and retention of a competitive diverse workforce,we can leverage our diversity and better understand our customers’ needsas well as enhance the communities we serve. At Apollo, we believediversity strengthens our competitive advantage.

Apollo makes decisions relative to employment, training, compensation,and promotion on the basis of job-related qualifications. We prohibitdiscrimination based on race, color, gender, age, religion, disability orperceived disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationalorigin or any other category protected by federal, state orlocal law.

Apollo is committed to the principles of tolerance and respect, fairtreatment, equal access and consideration, and recognition forcontributions. All management personnel are accountable and sharein the responsibility for adherence to the policy. Apollo is guided by theprinciple of equal opportunity and respect for others. Apollo’s philosophyis based on the recognition of and value for the unique attribute broughtto Apollo by each person. By keeping with these principles Apollo willsuccessfully meet its corporate goals.

© 2012 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.phoenix.edu/