IT Security Analyst

Working Title: IT Security Analyst

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 100785 - IT Security

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $75,000 - $80,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 9/12/2024

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

JMU IT Security is accepting applications for the position of Security Analyst. JMU offers comprehensive benefit with focus on sustaining a healthy work life balance.

This position is primarily teleworked, but there are circumstances where the employee must be able to commute to onsite to JMU for mandatory meetings or projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyze network, system, application, and account activity using logs, traffic, tools and other intelligence sources to detect active threats. Works as a part of the IT Security team to identify and respond to security incidents.

Qualifications:

-Proficient with Windows, Linux, and MacOS
-Analytical and adept in troubleshooting
-An understanding of security implications related to network, applications, email, endpoints, and servers
-Knowledge of common attacker tactics and techniques
-Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
-Ability to prepare and present formal/informal written/oral presentations of a technical nature
-Experience with Security Information and Event Monitoring systems and logging tools
-Experience with data loss prevention tools, malware analysis tools, and packet capture tools
-Knowledge of cloud security practices particularly with Microsoft 365

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.