Job Title: Senior IT Security Analyst
Department: Information Security Services
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Senior Information Technology Security Analyst reports to the Director, Information Security Infrastructure; will assist with the management of a campus-wide information security program, concentrating on implementation and maintenance of network and infrastructure security posture by utilizing best practices and compliance with relevant information technology security standards, procedures, and regulations. Analyze traffic, system logs, and alerts, making recommendations to improve security posture and security system tool configurations. Participation in documenting processes and technology to ensure the security of all MTSU systems, data collected, stored, and transmitted by MTSU. Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of information security industry issues, alerts, and threats. Participate in departmental on-call rotation and perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree or higher in computer science or an IT-related field from a regionally accredited US educational institution.
Required Related Experience:
Minimum (7) years progressively responsible full-time work experience as a security firewall administrator.
Desirable Related Experience:
Experience configuring and administering Palo Alto firewalls or similar NGFW vendors. Experience with GlobalProtect or enterprise VPN solutions. Experience with network and security troubleshooting tools, such as Wireshark, nmap, Splunk, etc. Experience with other tools, such as MS Defender Security suite, MS Azure/Entra, Active Directory, DHCP, PowerShell, Visio, and one or more EDR/XDR tools. Hands-on experience managing NGFW configurations and policies in an enterprise environment.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification:
CISSP, CCSP, CCNA, PCNSA, PCNSE, or other industry security certification preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
• Sick Leave • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty • 13 paid University holidays • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • Retirement plans • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: July 2, 2026; for optimal consideration, please apply before March 17, 2026.