IT Security Analyst

Req Id: 43960

Job Title: IT Security Analyst

City: REMOTE

Job Description:

Job Summary

IT Security Analyst | Purdue IT | Remote

The IT Security Analyst as a professional contributor with the Security Operations Center team will be responsible for monitoring dashboards, alerts and watchlists for indications of security incidents. As an active member of the incident response team, the Security Analyst will investigate detections, perform host and network based forensic analysis to identify adversary behaviors and develop additional detections and mitigations. The Security Analyst will utilize security tools such as an IPS, network firewalls and monitoring tools to implement security controls and block adversary activity. Using lessons learned from security incidents, with individual research and experience, this position will develop and implement additional security monitoring alerts.

What Were Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity, computer science, computer technology, information security, engineering, business, or related fields preferred
• Two (2) years of IT security, IT security operations, incident response, or related experience
• In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required experience (associate's degree + 4 years of experience; HS/HSE + 6 years of experience)

Preferred:

• IT security-related certifications (e.g. CISSP, SANS/GIAC).
• Experience in a complex and diverse enterprise technology environment

Skills Required:

• Analytical:

• and problem-solving ability.

• decision-making, problem solving, and customer service skills.

• Working knowledge of:

• security tools and monitoring.

• computer systems, networking technologies and scripting.

• Ability to:

• communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• integrate and support information and cyber security processes, tools, and applications.

• solve problems, prioritize personal works tasks, and manage project priorities.

• work independently as well as in a collaborate team environment

Preferred:

• Operational understanding of a security framework; such as, Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, and/or MITRE ATT&CK

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days -Summary of Benefits for Professional levels 1-3, Management levels 1-2 - Human Resources - Purdue University.

Career Stream

Professional 2

• Pay Band S070
• Job Code #20002252

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $71,760 to 76,245 annually commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Posting Start Date: 9/4/26