Cyber Security Analyst II - Montgomery, United States - Alabama State University

Description

Salary: $80, $96,480.00 Annually

Location : Montgomery, AL

Job Type: Full-time Staff

Job Number: STF

Department: Center for Leadership and Public Policy

Opening Date: 04/29/2024

Closing Date: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Central

Job Description

Alabama State University, Center for Leadership and Public Policy, invites applications for the position of Cyber Security Analyst II. This position will provide support IT systems relevant to Information Security operations, Windows based workstations and servers, Linux based servers that support the Security Operations requirements. In addition, the position will provide details of how to manage and operate the security systems in use for Cyber operations. Writing systems Run-Books that detail the configuration, setup and any special device configurations/services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform regular maintenance on all logging servers, onsite and cloud based, as well as keeping domain policies updated regarding logging relevant data up to date.
• Work closely with the Cloud Architect group to ensure that all logging is maintained for any investigations required and properly stored.
• Expand logging to be capable to evolve according to attacks reported according to federal/state or any other entity proven to provide valid cyber intelligence.
• Health monitoring of all log sources will be performed daily, and alerts developed within Splunk/Sentinal to alert upon disruptions.
• Maintain consciousness of log limits and preform trimming and policy tweaking as needed in Splunk to stay within daily limits.
• Assist Splunk and IDS administrator as needed, assist AD personnel as requested for all security questions/concerns.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and presence in creating alerts as required, focusing on trends of malevolent network traffic and lateral movement.
• Provide expertise to monitor for methods hostiles could use against ALDOT, its network, computing resources, onsite and cloud based.
• Create detailed "Run Books" of all systems, to include any special configuration of operating system, services and task required to maintain the systems.
• Keep the Information Security Officer updated on any incidents/alerts.
• Provide weekly reports of any incidents and the resultant outcomes of actual incidents.
• Provide reports of any false-positive alerts with the needed details to whitelist any application after investigation of the product/node has been performed.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants may quality with any one of the following combinations of education and experience:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Four years of Cyber Security experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, with emphasis on Cyber Security.
• Hold CompTIA Security+ or equivalent work experience.

Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Python, jQuery, PowerShell, Bash scripting among other programming languages/tools as required.
• At least 2 years of experience of Active Directory and Azure AD.

Supplemental Information

EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Group Health and Dental
MetLife Group Life Insurance
Guardian Life Inusrance Group Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick Leave
Annual Leave
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Program
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Assistance

Click to visit the Alabama State University website for full benefit descriptions.