Job Details

Cybersecurity Analyst

Position Number: 6092317
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

Cybersecurity Analyst

Job ID: 13285
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: VPIR- Information Security Office

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours:40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

Position is Onsite in El Paso, TX

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education

Required Application Materials:

Resume

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Under minimal supervision and with limited and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, the Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for supporting the technical infrastructure of the Information Security Office (ISO) with incident responders and providing technical guidance and support for the network infrastructure that monitors the University's Information System Security programs to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and UT System's standard industry practice, policies, and procedures.

Essential Functions

Reviews system logs, alerts, and other data sources to identify, investigate, report any possible cybersecurity incidents or discovered vulnerabilities, both internal and external to the University; Suggest and help implement remediation steps and appropriate safeguards in the event of any cybersecurity incidents promptly.

Researches, recommends, implements, tests, and deploys acquisitions of new security hardware and/or software to improve University cybersecurity posture.

Documents and maintains detailed written records of cybersecurity incidents as mandated by the UT Systems or Texas state departments. Works with law enforcement and legal representatives in investigations of possible security violations.

Participates in UT System, Texas state, and industry cybersecurity functions to stay abreast of current laws, regulations, and industry practices.

Assists in developing, maintaining, and communicating cybersecurity policies and procedures for Information Technology (IT) systems.

Continually reviews, interprets, and stays up-to-date on changes to the University's IT infrastructure setup.

Performs duties as a Local Registration Authority Administrator (LRAA); issues digital keys for encryption programs.

Coordinates and assists University users with investigating and solving issues such as computer data access requirements, cybersecurity questions and violations, vulnerability remediation, and programming changes.

Continually evaluate new cyber threats, solutions, and the impact on IT and University operations and balancing these needs to develop and implement the best cybersecurity solutions for the University.

Assists with special projects, as needed.

Complies with all Federal, State, and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.:

Education: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in computer science or educationally equivalent engineering field.

and

Experience: One year of work experience in engineering related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Basic knowledge of SIEM tools.

Basic knowledge of Linux Administration

Basic knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools.

Basic knowledge of network cybersecurity topics such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, DNS security, data loss prevention, encryption, etc.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13285&PostingSeq=1