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Senior Security Analyst

Employer
Oklahoma City Community College
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
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Institutional & Business Affairs, Safety & Security
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Posting Number:

Staff_0403344

Classification Title:

Staff

Working Title:

Senior Security Analyst

Datatel Position ID:

INTE3SRSECUR1A

Annual Hours:

2080

Placement Range:

$75,448 - $84,879

Position Type:

Regular

Job Category:

Exempt

General Description:

This position is responsible for monitoring and the analysis of cyber threats to assist in the defense of OCCC cyber systems and operations. The position will curate and triage intelligence from multiple cyber intelligence sources and will inform the security operations with timely and relevant TTPs, IOCs, and context, will generate reports for upper management based on data, information, and intelligence and must understand the MITRE attack framework and be able to integrate the framework in the reporting. The position will develop, and document threat hunt activities based on intelligence, scenarios, and observations, develops, maintains, and supports systems that provide collection capabilities and telemetry information to the organization. In addition, the position performs troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance on equipment and software systems related to NERC CIP and NIST. The position performs change management and configuration activities, security controls testing, system baseline activities, vulnerability testing and analysis, and network traffic analysis to ensure system reliability and security. The position will participate in in-house, regulatory, and industry teams including working groups, committees, incident response teams, and business continuity teams as required. In addition, the position will participate in exercises that test policies, procedures, and skills which are required by business and critical operations and responds to anomalous events that will require analysis and will have to synthesize and correlate complex events to ensure operational security.

Reports To:

Director of Information Technology Infrastructure

What position(s) reports to this position?:

None

Minimum Education/Experience:

Minimum (4) years’ experience in information security or a related role.

Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Security +, CISSP, GIAC, CEH or Engineer-level Operating System certifications is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge:
Knowledge of information security, digital networking, computing, telecommunications operations

Understanding of current cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods, including malware, phishing, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats (APT)Knowledge of any of the following software/tools: DUO, Palo Alto Firewall, CISCO Secure E-mail Threat Defense, LogRhythm, PaloAlto Cortex XDR, Cisco XDR, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Umbrella
Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP and Cisco routing and switching, as well as proven experience with firewall and VPN appliances

Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products is required.

Expertise in incident detection, analysis, and response procedure

Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity laws and regulations

Experience with securing cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including IAM, security policies, and monitoring

Understanding of OS security (Windows, Linux, macOS) including patch management, hardening, and endpoint protection

Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey security information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Skill in handling cybersecurity incidents, including triage, analysis, containment, and recovery

Expertise in conducting internal and external security audits, including gap analysis and security assessment

Abilities:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, clients or customers
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is medium work which requires the person in this position to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

This position requires the person to be able to move objects weighing 50 pounds or more short distances.

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure office work environment.

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Work is performed during office hours; works occasional evenings or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Minimum (4) or more years of experience in information security or a related role at an institution of higher education.

Required Training:

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday; 8am to 5pm
Weekends, holidays, and after hours as required.

Department:

Telecommunications & Network Services

Job Open Date:

01/14/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

HR Contact:

Latrina Rich

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree if meeting the minimum requirement with degree.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties (Position Specific):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement):

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures; generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into applications; uses feedback to modify recommendations; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings; writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.

Develops project plans; coordinates projects effectively; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected outcomes.

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments to customers.

Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; conserves organizational resources.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures):

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Organization

Oklahoma City Community College provides the people of Oklahoma and our community with broad access to certificates of mastery, associate degrees, community education, and cultural programs of exceptional quality, empowering our students to achieve their educational goals and our community to thrive in an increasingly global society.

OCCC promote's student success through: open access to the College; quality in the learning environment; excellence in the faculty and staff; competency based learning; comprehensive and innovative programs and services; cooperation in the development and improvement of programs and services; and holding students, employees, and programs accountable for high performance standards.

Oklahoma City Community College serves more than 28,000 students annually. For most of our students, completing a college degree is life changing, not only for the student who receives the degree, but also for the student's family; and in a collective sense, transformational for our community. At OCCC, we have always been committed to helping every student realize their educational goals.

We believe our responsibility for our student's success does not end at graduation. We offer a solid background and a firm foundation for a lifetime of learning and accomplishment.

This year we have made another major commitment toward that responsibility. OCCC was chosen as one of 79 community colleges in 16 states to participate in Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count. This national initiative focuses on the success of community college students and is designed to help OCCC remain focused on helping our students reach their goals.

The dark red buildings of Oklahoma City Community College have become a landmark in the southwestern section of Oklahoma City. Situated on a 143-acre site just south of Interstate 240 on South May Avenue, the College is easily accessible to the entire metropolitan Oklahoma City area. The distinctive architectural design of the buildings creates a positive environment for quality education

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