Alcorn State University Hiring Analyst, Information Security in Natchez, MS


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| Job Title | Analyst, Information Security |

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| FLSA Status | Exempt |

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| Posted Salary Range | Commensurate with experience. |

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| Employment Status | Full Time |

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| Department | Center for Information Technology |

| | & Services |

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| Job Summary | |

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| | The incumbent is responsible for |

| | protecting the university’s |

| | computer systems and networks. |

| | He/she monitors security |

| | breaches, install security |

| | software, and develops security |

| | policies and procedures. |

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| Knowledge Skills and Abilities | |

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| | Knowledge of cloud security and |

| | mobile device management |

| | Knowledge of security best |

| | practices |

| | Knowledge of security frameworks |

| | and standards (e.g., |

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| | ISO/ |

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| | ICE 27001, |

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| | NIST) |

| | Knowledge of security tools and |

| | technologies (e.g., firewalls, |

| | intrusion detection systems, |

| | encryption) |

| | Strong analytical and |

| | problem-solving skills |

| | Good teamwork skills |

| | Excellent communication skills, |

| | verbal, written, and |

| | interpersonal |

| | Ability to analyze information, |

| | summarize findings, and present |

| | in them in ways that are easily |

| | understood to decision makers |

| | Ability to think strategically, |

| remaining focused on goals and |

| | objectives |

| | Ability to handle multiple |

| | projects simultaneously and meet |

| | deadlines |

| | Ability to work well in a team |

| | environment and under pressure |

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| Essential Job Functions | |

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| | Monitors the university’s |

| | networks for security breaches |

| | and investigates incidents when |

| | they occur |

| | Installs and maintains security |

| | software, such as firewalls and |

| | data encryption programs |

| | Conducts penetration testing to |

| | identify vulnerabilities in the |

| | computer systems |

| | Develops and implements security |

| | policies and procedures |

| | Prepares reports on security |

| | breaches and the extent of the |

| | damage caused |

| | Stays up to date with the latest |

| | security trends and technologies |

| | Provides training to staff on |

| | security best practices |

| | Collaborates with other IT staff |

| | to ensure comprehensive security |

| | measures are in place |

| | Recommends security enhancements |

| | to management |

| | Occasionally works evenings and |

| | weekends |

| | On-call availability for |

| | emergency situations |

| | Other related duties, as assigned |

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| Qualifications | |

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| | Bachelor’s degree in Computer |

| | Science, Information Technology, |

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