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Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Based on Qualifications

Department/Organization: 200721 - Enterprise Technology

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the IT Technical Specialist I performs a variety of standard and non-standard specialized or technical IT support services following established procedures. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required.

Additional Department Summary: The Information Security Analyst, Jr. is responsible for participating in a comprehensive information security program to ensure appropriate security technology, tools, processes, procedures, reporting, and remediation are maintained to protect the University’s computing assets from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure. Participates in regular monitoring and maintenance of security tools and systems under the guidance of a more senior team member. Triages alerts, tickets, and incidents as needed. Resolves alerts from tools including, but not limited to, cloud applications, authentication systems, and endpoint security tools. Follows and documents procedures and playbooks to resolve incidents and alerts. Completes training annually to increase security knowledge and skills.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree; OR Bachelor's degree; OR Associate’s degree and some IT experience; OR High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of IT experience. Knowledge of basic programming, networking, system, multimedia or instructional technology skills. May require specialized training or certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. Will require advanced level training or certification. The candidate must be willing to maintain security certifications upon employment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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