Information Security Analyst

Position Overview  

The Information Security Analyst for Identity and Access Management (“Analyst”) will manage the operational aspects of the cybersecurity vulnerability remediation program for Butler University. This position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer. The Analyst plans, implements and monitors security measures to protect Butler’s technology systems (with a primary focus on identity and access management systems and architecture) from cyber-related risks including, but not limited to, malware, ransomware, hacking, intrusion, infiltration, natural disasters and other external/internal threats. The Analyst collaborates with system architects to embed best practice security controls into system design. This position will oversee the administration of Butler’s identity and access management systems including account creation/maintenance/deletion, SSO/MFA, and other identity frameworks. The Analyst will perform assessments of systems and networks within the university and identify where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable best-practice configurations, institutional policy, or local policy. Measuring the effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities, this individual will work closely with Butler’s outsourced SIEM/SOC provider to remediate vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities 

• Technical subject matter expert for implementing security controls in consultation with the Infrastructure and Applications teams related to identity management. 
• System administration of key security technologies including identity management systems, authentication/authorization systems (including multifactor authentication), account creation/maintenance/deletion processes, and data loss prevention
• Secondary administration responsibility for risk/vulnerability management systems including email security, password management, DLP, and managed SOC/SIEM.
• Works with Butler’s Security Operations Center to lead projects that increase the overall security posture of the University
• Identifying, monitoring, and defining the requirements for the overall security of Butler systems
• Determining, recommending, and implementing the latest technologies and processes that will improve the overall security profile of Butler
• Identifying systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data and tracking the remediation of those issues
• Leveraging reports and dashboards provided by SIEM/SOC provider to find and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Determining, recommending, and implementing the latest technologies and processes that will improve the overall security profile of Butler
• Applying cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)
• Investigating cybersecurity incidents, collecting incident responses, and carrying out investigations.
• Monitoring compliance of staff/faculty/students with ongoing cybersecurity training obligations
• Informing IT executive management about security incidents as soon as possible
• Developing innovative ways to identify and remediate existing threats and security issues.
• Working with the IT Security team to define and maintain security policies.
• Performing administrative and other requests (expense reports, month-end reports, etc.) as needed.

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technology vulnerability and risk management
• 2+ years of IT cybersecurity, networking, infrastructure, application security or related experience required
• Scripting/coding experience, preferably with a focus on process automation (Python)
• The ability to visualize, articulate, conceptualize or solve both complex and noncomplex problems
• Good reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are essential to convey information in a clear and simple manner
• Ability to balance cybersecurity considerations with real-world business processes
• Broad knowledge of IT systems and business analyst processes

Preferred Qualifications  

• 2+years in a Security Analyst role or equivalent
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Cybersecurity or other technology-related field preferred
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security +, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CCNP Security (Cisco Certified Network Professional Security), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification or GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) preferred
• Proficiency in a programming or scripting language preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in a higher education environment preferred
• Leadership and/or project management experience
• Experience with providing support for enterprise -level application systems, experience with vendor management
• Proven experience participating in large IT cybersecurity projects with several team members across several functional towers

BU Benefits and Perks   

• Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:  
• Paid Time Off and Holidays:   
  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year  
  • 8 Paid Holidays   
  • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day  
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)  
• Health:   
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs  
• Retirement:   
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment  
• Tuition Assistance:   
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.  
  • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment  
  • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees  
  • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree  
  • Covers tuition only  
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions 
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:   
  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty  
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses  
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App  
  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT  
    • Discount at the College Bookstore  
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances 

 

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
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