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Purpose of Position

The IT Security Analyst position performs information security processes to aid in the protection of the institution's information systems. This includes the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of multiple systems and related processes pertaining to IT security.  The position reports to the Manager of IT Security.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement, operate, and maintain network security systems, including firewalls and VPNs.
• Develop and maintain IT security monitoring mechanisms.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, system security audits, and applicable remediation.
• Identify, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
• Research information security topics, tools, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Provide support to clients and promote security awareness on IT security related issues.
• Serve as an information security resource on projects as directed.
• Assist in developing and monitoring the compliance of security policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with a team to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success

• A thorough understanding of IT security concepts, technologies, and best practices.
• Knowledge of vulnerability and assessment techniques and software.
• Ability to identify active security threats and perform forensic analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and professional decision-making skills.
• Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently, one-on-one, or with a team where situationally appropriate.
• Excellent and demonstrable troubleshooting skills.

• 4-year degree
• A minimum of 4-year relevant experience.
• Experience with IT security concepts, methodologies, and processes.
• Experience with enterprise firewall management such as Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto
• Proficiency with security monitoring and log event correlation.
• Experience with vulnerability testing tools and techniques.
• Experience identifying and mitigating security threats.

Pay Band: 10    Salary Range:  $61,000 - $70,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Andrea Anderson, who can be contacted via email at andrea.anderson@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5398. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

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