Junior Security Analyst

Job Description:

• Working knowledge of systems administration tasks in operating systems such as Windows and Linux environments.
• Basic knowledge of client/server services and working within Linux and Microsoft environments.
• Some knowledge of security methods to assist in identifying, isolating, and escalating potential security issues with guidance from senior team members.
• Some knowledge of security products and application management, with opportunities to assist in deployment and configuration at the enterprise level.
• Some understanding of threats and vulnerabilities, with the ability to assist in basic threat identification.
• Some exposure to code/script writing, with the ability to assist in creating simple scripts or automations.
• Some understanding of directory systems, such as LDAP and Active Directory, with the ability to assist in access management tasks.
• Some exposure to security tools, such as SIEM, vulnerability management, malware sandboxes, and endpoint detection, with supervision from senior team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey security findings and assist in drafting reports under supervision.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, respond to incidents, and maintain composure under pressure, with close supervision from senior staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks while maintaining time management and meeting deadlines under supervision.
• Ability to interact with university stakeholders across multiple disciplines to assist in security operations and support security monitoring activities.