IT Security Analyst
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Safety & Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The IT Security Analyst is a hands on operational security position that requires technical understanding of logical events across the campus as well as an understanding of security risks.
This position monitors and investigates events through complex systems and participates in providing 24×7 security services as necessary.
Generates operational reports for actionable findings, follows incident response flow chart to determine level of responsibility through forensically sound investigation practices and providing written technical reports to the response team to inform on progress and findings or if action from other area is appropriate.
Assist Information Security Specialists in public records request and E -Discovery, assists Information Security Specialists in the remediation of system threats. Assists Information Security Specialists in conducting Information Security assessments and engagements, presents IT Security Awareness training and engages campus to foster a culture of security.
Monitors security communication channels to align our security monitoring and alerting in order to reduce risk and vulnerabilities for the university.
Detailed Job DescriptionMinimum RequirementsMinimum of a four-year degree in Information Systems or related field.
Two years experience working in an IT related field.
List the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position• Proven technical experience in solving complex security issues involving IT environments
• Demonstrable knowledge of general network, server administration, and security topics
• Ability to identify common vulnerabilities and related attack vectors, and risks
• Knowledge of general incident response principles, security assessment processes, and metrics collection and reporting
• Ability to interpret and apply IT security policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain successful working relationships within a team environment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, project management, written and oral communications skills, including strong presentation skills
Preferred formal education, professional skills and work experience•Security+ce equivalent or greater level appropriate certification
•Work experience with the following or similar technologies: SIEM, IPS / IDS, EDR, Linux, Encryption and cryptography, vulnerability and penetration testing
Primary purpose of the division, department, and/or grantThe mission of ITS is to manage the technology and information systems environment of the University.
Information Technology Services is an innovative organization committed to providing a technologically progressive environment for students, faculty and staff. We are dedicated to lead, to collaborate and to support with cost effective services that promote the mission of our university.
College/School InformationUniversity InformationThe University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. The university is committed to nurturing a campus culture that reflects its values of diversity and globalization, ethics and integrity, and excellence and innovation. A public institution with nearly 17,000 students, the university is focused on supporting and enhancing the student-centered learning experience that has been a hallmark since its founding in 1947. UNCW offers an array of programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology, educational leadership, psychology and nursing practice. UNCW is one of the 17 institutions that make up the UNC System.
EEO StatementThe University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Applicant InstructionsMonths Per Year12 MonthsPosition TypePermanentAnticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited PositionsJob Posting Date05/09/2019Priority Consideration Date06/10/2019Priority Consideration InformationPriority consideration will be given to applications received by the Priority Date; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Address application documents toBrian Johnson, Committee ChairApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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- * Please describe your experience and knowledge of general network, server administration, and security topics.
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- * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington?
- UNCW LinkedIn Page
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- Indeed.com
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Organization
Our Mission
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its superb faculty and staff and consistently recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
UNCW, a public institution with nearly 16,000 students, offers an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and graduate levels as well as doctoral programs in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology. UNCW also offers a number of distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated R.N.-to-B.S.N. program and an Executive MBA program, taught exclusively online and specifically structured for working professionals. The university operates extension sites in several regional counties.
UNCW is recognized nationally as a military-friendly university and works closely with Coastal Carolina Community College, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River to offer programs designed for military personnel and their families. UNCW is committed to providing resources to military-affiliated students transitioning into the university. The Office of Military Affairs coordinates a comprehensive program of support services for military-affiliated students and advocates for student veterans, active-duty personnel and dependents.
The university takes a leadership role in the long-term growth of the region. UNCW actively supports economic development through advanced biotech research at its CREST Research Park and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which works to identify and nurture high-growth, low-impact companies in southeastern North Carolina.
Learn more about UNCW at www.uncw.edu.
Student Profile 
Total enrollment 15,740
*2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016
Undergraduate 13,914
Graduate 1,826
UNCW is dedicated to offering a community rich in diversity and inclusion, global perspectives and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement. The university has formed numerous partnerships that provide students with internships, volunteer opportunities and research experiences.
As a long-time member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and recipient of the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, UNCW is deeply committed to civic engagement. The university offers service-learning courses and philanthropic opportunities to faculty, staff and students.
Faculty Profile 
UNCW employs 1,041 faculty (2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016) in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the Cameron School of Business, the Center for Marine Science, the Graduate School, Randall Library and the Watson College of Education. A majority of faculty hold doctoral or other terminal degrees.
Learn more at www.uncw.edu/oira/data.html.
UNCW Earns Top Rankings
The Princeton Review
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a featured school on The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Southeastern Colleges 2017.”
U.S. News & World Report
UNCW has consistently had a prominent presence on the U.S. News list. The university is ranked 6th among public universities and 16th overall in the publication’s list of “Best Regional Universities in the South for 2017.”
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
UNCW has been named a “Best College Value for 2017” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, ranking in the top 100 public universities.
Fiske Guide to Colleges
UNCW was selected for inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2017, which highlights the nation’s “best and most interesting” colleges and universities.
Military Times
UNCW ranks 58th on a national list of “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” by Military Times, an independent publication for members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Among North Carolina colleges and universities, UNCW placed 3rd amid veteran-friendly colleges and universities.
More information is available at www.uncw.edu/rankings.
Diversity and Inclusion
In the pursuit of excellence, the University of North Carolina Wilmington actively fosters, encourages and promotes inclusiveness, mutual respect, acceptance and open-mindedness among students, faculty, staff and the broader community. Diversity is an educational benefit that enhances the academic experience and fosters a free exchange of ideas from multiple perspectives.
UNCW has been recognized for impressive gains in graduation rates nationally among four-year public universities from The Education Trust, having significantly improved six-year graduation rates among underrepresented minorities and reduced the gap between white and minority students over the past decade. That progress occurred even as average graduation rates improved for all students.
More information on our university-wide diversity efforts and support can be found at www.uncw.edu/diversity.
Employment
UNCW is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sex (such as marital status or pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status or relationship to other university constituents, except where sex, age or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for state-funded employee benefit programs.
For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/hr.
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