Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Data Security

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Architect, implement, and maintain the university's data loss prevention system within Microsoft Purview for Microsoft 365 and Purview for endpoints

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Microsoft 365 administration

2. Microsoft Defender for endpoints administration

Job Summary

Installs security measures to protect campus systems and information infrastructure. Provides timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, or anomalous activities. Creates, monitors, and maintains safeguards to ensure the security of all systems on campus.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Distinguishes possible attacks from benign activities within the enterprise
2. Collaborates with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability
compliance
3. Receives and analyzes network alerts and determines possible causes for the alerts
4. Documents and escalates incidents (including events history, status, and potential impact for
further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment
5. Provides daily summary reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense
practices
6. Identifies and analyzes anomalies in network traffic using metadata
7. Identifies network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting activities
8. Monitors external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency
Response Teams, Security Focus) of cyber defense threat condition and determines which
security issues may have an impact on the enterprise
9. Validates intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Other Required Qualifications
IT Security Certification

Required Experience
Four (4) years IT security experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Application security assessment experience

Preferred Experience
Experience with an enterprise log management system or SIEM (i.e., Splunk, Elastic, AlienVault, etc.), OSCP, GPEN, LPT or similar preferred
Microsoft Azure administration experience
Microsoft 365 administration experience, including Purview and Defender
Experience in the implementation of processes and procedures for cybersecurity reporting and metrics activities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies
Able to accurately and completely source all data used in intelligence, assessment and/or planning products
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)
Knowledge of key concepts in security management (e.g., Release Management, Patch Management)
Knowledge of scripting language (e.g. Python, PERL, BASH, PowerShell)
Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques, network systems management principles, and tools
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity, defense, policies, regulations, and privacy
Knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities and their impact
Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods
Knowledge of encryption algorithms and encryption methodologies Knowledge of scripting language (e.g. Python, PERL, BASH, PowerShell)

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard
• Education
• MVR

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf