Security Analyst

Title: Security Analyst

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 52R000 - Information Technology

Division: 4R1000 - Information Technology

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 46

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Byron Sims

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Security Analyst is responsible for protecting the university’s information assets by implementing and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures. This role ensures compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements while assessing risks, monitoring security systems, and evaluating software for security vulnerabilities. The Security Analyst collaborates with IT, Procurement, and Compliance teams to ensure that university systems and applications adhere to best practices for information security and data protection.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required

Experience: One year of work experience

Licensure & Certifications: • CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 50% - Daily operations and monitoring of security systems, including review of software and applications for security and compliance risks. - (Essential)
• 30% - Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining university information security strategies, policies, and practices. Ensure software acquisitions align with university security policies and industry standards. - (Essential)
• 20% - Conduct security assessments, compliance audits, and risk analysis while collaborating with relevant departments to enhance security measures. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: {GenericListType_sponsorship}

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.