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JOB TITLE: Cybersecurity Analyst

LOCATION: Southeastern University - Lakeland, FL

TRAVEL: N/A

SCHEDULE: M-F 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Occasional after hours support may be required, including evenings and weekends.

Job Summary

This role involves monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents and threats to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of university systems and data.

The Cybersecurity Analyst will work closely with other IT teams and departments to implement and maintain effective security measures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director of Information Technology

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Essential Duties

May include, but is not limited to the following:

User Support: Provide guidance and support to end-users on security-related issues and best practices.
Research and Development: Conduct research on emerging security technologies and recommend solutions to enhance the university’s security posture.
Cross-Training: Participate in cross-training initiatives to broaden skills and knowledge within the IT team.
Backup Support: Provide backup support for other IT functions as needed.

EDUCATION

Required Education: Associate’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Professional cybersecurity certifications are a plus.

Experience

Required: 2-3 years of experience in information technology roles relevant to the position.

Preferred: 5 years of experience in information technology roles relevant to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Required: Analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Technical skills: IDS/IPS, SIEM, Firewalls, EDR, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, vulnerability scanners.

Preferred: Commitment to continuous learning

Technical skills: Linux

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and install physical equipment in a data center environment.

TRAINING

Required

All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows:

SAFETY

SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management.
Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.

SCREENING

All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks.

Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.

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