What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Information Security Analyst position at University of Texas at Arlington?
Position Information
Posting Number
S06158P
Position Title
Senior Information Security Analyst
Department
Information Security Office
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Business Technology
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
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https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Job Summary
The Senior Information Security Analyst assists the Information Security Office (ISO) with the execution of the cybersecurity programs as part of the overall Information Security Program. Duties include security architecture, oversight of the vulnerability management program, incident response lifecycle, investigations, and advanced threat detection and response activities. Coordinate annual tabletop exercises, penetration tests, security controls testing, and third-party risks assessments. Perform updates to the incident response plan and internal security control documentation. Participate in security council and lead topics for the Information Security Administrator workgroup.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Security Architecture:
- Serve as a security liaison and subject matter expert to ensure security best practices are incorporated within our technology architecture.
- Assist with policies, standards and procedures for security architecture that integrate with the university’s enterprise architecture.
- Assist the office of information technology with the technical design and documentation of security controls.
- Participate in change management activities.
Vulnerability Management:
- Create vulnerability management policies, procedures, and training.
- Compiling and tracking vulnerabilities and mitigation results and develop metrics reporting.
- Lead education initiatives of both centralized and decentralized stakeholders to ensure compliance with the vulnerability management program. Assist with mitigation strategies.
Incident Response:
- Lead security investigations incidents escalated to the Information Security Office.
- Lead incident response activities, tabletop exercises and provide detailed incident response report as needed. Coordinate forensics investigations with third-party providers.
Security Controls:
- Monitor cyber programs to ensure required controls are in place and provide recommendations as needed for improvement.
- Coordinate with third-party services to conduct penetration tests and control evaluation.
- Lead and coordinate the audit of technical controls. Stay current on information security trends and news.
Other Duties:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Participate in security awareness activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated information security knowledge and experience or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible and demonstrated information security work experience, including experience in designing, implementing, auditing and/or managing information security or risk management programs including qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
- Must have CISSP or CRISC certification or ability to obtain the certification within one (1) year from hire.
- Demonstrated experience with developing and maintaining information security policies.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience in information security risk management.
- In depth knowledge and practical experience with implementing or auditing risk frameworks, e.g. NIST 800 series, ISO 20001, CIS Top 20, and CMMC.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of experience in Information Security including vulnerability management, incident response, security operations, monitoring and alerting and/or network security or nine (9) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with SIEM systems, endpoint detection, response (EDR) solutions, threat intelligence platforms, security automation, and orchestration solutions, intrusion detection systems (IDS), data loss prevention (DLP), or other network and security monitoring tools.
- Certifications related to the duties and responsibilities specified, including but not limited to CISSP, SSCP, CRISC, CISA, and SANS GIAC.
Splunk, Microsoft Security Center, Python, Linux shell scripting, or Windows PowerShell experience a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- History of communication with and presenting to stakeholders regarding risks and remediation.
- Advanced Information Security knowledge and understanding.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Successful experience working, collaborating and establishing credibility and relationships with senior leadership, colleagues, and customers.
- Ability to translate technical language to common language for non-technical users.
- Attention to detail and documentation skills will be required for this position.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.).
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and SharePoint skills.
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
- * How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
- * Do you have the CISSP, CISM or equivalent security certification?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
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