IT Security Analyst Associate

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

April 19, 2024

Posting Details

Posting Number	S11981P
Working Title	IT Security Analyst Associate
Department	EITS-University Info Security
About the University of Georgia	Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website	eits.uga.edu
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm This position may be eligible for a hybrid remote schedule after completing one year of employment.
Advertised Salary	46,000 - 55,000; Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	04/19/2024
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	05/13/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information

Classification Title	IT Security Support Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications	3 - 5 years IT experience; familiarity with networking principles
Position Summary	Monitor UGA network for unauthorized traffic and/or vulnerabilities using a variety of network-based and server-based tools. Work with UGA clients to remedy network vulnerabilities and to secure network segments. Write and maintain scripts in PHP or Python to automate portions of these functions. Respond to UGA IT security incidents. Contain any such incidents, be able to identify the scope of an incident, and work with UGA clients to solve any security problems and secure their network. Install, configure, and maintain security tools on Linux systems and Windows systems.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Experience with security equipment (firewall, IPS, IDS, SIEM) Networking Linux PHP, Python, or equivalent Customer service skills
Physical Demands	Occasional moving of computers
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the .
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the .

Duties/Responsibilities

IT Security Configuration and Monitoring:

Monitor UGA network for unauthorized traffic, vulnerabilities, and sensitive data stores and transmissions.
Work with UGA clients to remedy network vulnerabilities, secure network segments, and remove sensitive data.
Consult with victim departments IT support staff to assess scope of incident and extent of vulnerability then advises on future steps to take to reduce security risk.
Participate in data collection and forensic examination of compromised machines.
Write and maintain scripts in PHP or Python to automate portions of these functions.
Provide emergency response for critical systems and applications (including firewalls and IPSes).
Monitor security alarms in SIEM.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Incident Response:

Respond and assess incidents involving security compromises, possible violations of state and federal laws, and leaks that threaten the University system.
Contain any such incidents, be able to identify the scope of an incident, and work with UGA clients to solve any security problems and secure their network.
Verify, research, and coordinate responses to email received through abuse@uga.edu or directly through Remedy system.
Respond to DMCA claims, Open Records requests, and other security-related requests.
Monitor abuse queue in Remedy.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Maintain Security Tools: Install, configure, and maintain security tools on Linux systems and Windows systems. Modify policies in firewalls and other network-based security tools. Manage provisioning of DNS addresses.
Percentage of time	25

Duties/Responsibilities	Security Awareness Training and Education: Provide security training to faculty, staff, and students of UGA. Use security tools to help conduct vulnerability assessments for clients.
Percentage of time	5