Hiring Department
MOREnet
Job Description
This is a professional IT position that provides Internet security services to customers around the State of Missouri. Services are provided over the phone, in person, and in the form of presentations for small user groups, conferences and webinars. MOREnet's security analysts serve cybersecurity needs for approximately 700 members state-wide.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Research, Analysis, and Testing :
- Research, analyze, and work with area experts to recommend network security architecture and threat-mitigation strategy for the MOREnet network
- Work with MOREnet’s Network Services team to ensure compatibility with existing solutions, infrastructure and services and to coordinate security architecture implementation and modification activities.
- Analyze current systems and work with appropriate staff to devise new and better security systems, evaluate the effectiveness of security controls, determine the accuracy of reports, and monitor the efficiency of mitigation solutions.
Incident Response And Support
- Coordinate the handling and resolution of network security incidents, recoveries, breaches, intrusions, and/or system abuses. Identify, investigate and source security violations. Implement appropriate action to stop the violation and prevent future occurrence.
- Decipher and make recommendations for network infrastructure to secure a LAN/WAN environment.
- Maintain current and informed awareness of network security compromises, their means of entry, effects on systems, and means of prevention. Prepare user notices of same.
Training/Documentation/Presentations
- Develop, facilitate and present network security/threat mitigation training; including conference presentations, webinars or tech shares to peers.
Shift
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Minimum Qualifications
- Professional experience supporting a system's operating environment; working with software products and hardware components; performing diagnostics for multi-tasking problems; implementing and maintaining vendor commercial software or hardware components; analyzing risk assessment needs. Knowledge of system management disciplines such as security architecture, disaster recovery, and help desk operations. Knowledge of networking design architecture.
- Knowledge of current, security issues, and technological developments/trends. Knowledge of the nature and sources of security threats and methodologies/technical requirements for devising solutions.
- Knowledge of industry standards for IT security and operating procedures. Proven ability to develop policy and procedure documentation.
- Ability to install, troubleshoot and maintain security monitoring software and software enhancements.
- Ability to identify and respond to system intrusions and security breaches.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills - sufficient to deal effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of people, effectively elicit IT information from users, train users in technical procedures/design, negotiate at all levels, present effectively to a wide range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and document IT related procedures.
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to work within unit and security policies and guidelines.
- Comfortable with and able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and manage multiple assignments.
- Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision including the ability to manage time appropriately.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of a work assignment and to participate as a member of a cross departmental project team.
- Ability to work under pressure; meet inflexible deadlines; deal with difficult individuals while maintaining composure.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of cybersecurity and/or data security work experience. Network+ and/or Security+ certification.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $51,875 - $70,000 Commensurate with experience
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Sponsorship Information
Visa Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Other Information
The Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet) provides Internet connectivity, technical services, resources and support, as well as technical training to Missouri's public sector entities, including K-12 schools, colleges and universities, public libraries, health care, government and other affiliated organizations.
Established in 1991, MOREnet operates as a unit within the University of Missouri, and is based in Columbia, Mo. The MOREnet network is the foundation infrastructure. Members utilize our experts as well as interact with each other and their constituents via data, video services and events.
The MOREnet consortium consists of more than 700 members across Missouri.
As the only non-profit technology partner that exists because of and for members, the priority of our consortium remains the empowerment of academia and the public good to stay relevant in a changing marketplace. As technology and connectivity continues to become a necessity, MOREnet continues to provide more than just a reliable connection, researching and providing tools and services that increase security, decrease management efforts and capitalizes usability of this valuable resource.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
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