Cybersecurity Analyst

Position Title: Cybersecurity Analyst

Department: Information Technology Services

Advertised Pay: Lower $70,000’s

Campus Location: Washburn University

Application
Review: Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can
be assured of full consideration if submitted by July 7, 2026.

Position Summary: The Cybersecurity Analyst is an
entry-level position that supports the University’s information security program by assisting with security operations, risk management,
vendor security assessments, and awareness initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director of Information Security, this role contributes to
protecting institutional data, academic systems, and research environments while operating within a complex, decentralized higher-education
setting.

The analyst works collaboratively with IT, academic units, administrative departments, and third-party vendors to help
manage cybersecurity risk, respond to security events, and promote a culture of security awareness across the campus community. This
position is designed for candidates early in their cybersecurity careers who are eager to learn, develop hands-on experience, and grow
within a higher-education environment.

The University is committed to supporting the professional growth of team members in this
role. Professional development opportunities may be approved on a case-by-case basis and can include, but are not limited to, industry
conferences, technical training, cybersecurity workshops, certification preparation, and other skill-building activities that align with
institutional needs and the employee’s development plan. Support may include funding, schedule flexibility, or other resources as
appropriate. Employees are encouraged to pursue learning opportunities that enhance their capabilities and contribute to the ongoing
maturity of the University’s information security program.

About Washburn University: Washburn University is a
teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition
for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over 7,000 students, a significant and
growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be
successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and
student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on
our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy
work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion,
modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the
nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Essential Functions:
Security Operations &
Monitoring

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and reports from security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, email security, and
  identity systems.
• Assist with triage, analysis, and documentation of security incidents, phishing attempts, and policy
  violations.
• Escalate security events to senior security staff in accordance with incident response procedures.
• Support
  vulnerability scanning activities and track remediation efforts with IT partners.

Vendor & Third-Party Security Risk Management

• Assist with vendor and third-party security assessments, including reviewing security questionnaires, contracts, and supporting
  documentation.
• Evaluate vendor security controls related to data protection, access controls, incident response, and compliance
  requirements.
• Document assessment results and track identified risks and remediation activities.
• Develop and
  communicate security recommendations for vendors in coordination with the Director of Information Security, Purchasing, General Counsel, and
  business owners.
• Support ongoing monitoring of vendor security posture and reassessments as needed.

Risk, Compliance &
Governance Support

• Assist with institutional risk assessments, control reviews, and evidence collection.
• Help maintain
  information security documentation, including policies, standards, procedures, and inventories.
• Support compliance activities
  related to higher-education regulatory and contractual requirements (e.g., FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, research data protections, grant
  requirements).
• Assist with responding to audits, internal reviews, and external security inquiries.

Security Awareness
& Training

• Support the University’s security awareness program, including phishing simulations and campus-wide training
  initiatives.
• Assist with security education for new faculty, staff, and students as appropriate.
• Track metrics and
  help prepare reports on awareness, phishing campaigns, and participation rates.
• Work with IT teams, academic departments,
  administrative offices, and shared governance groups to support secure technology use.
• Participate in security projects and
  initiatives as assigned by the Director of Information Security.
• Stay informed on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best
  practices relevant to higher education.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree or certificate in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or
  Computer Science; OR a combination of relevant post-secondary education and related IT work experience equivalent to a post-secondary
  degree.
• Demonstrated foundational understanding of information security concepts.
• Proven familiarity with
  Windows/Linux, networking concepts, and common security tools.
• Demonstrated effective analytical, organizational, and
  documentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Must achieve an entry-level
  cybersecurity certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or entry-level experience in cybersecurity or IT, preferably in higher education.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF or ISO
  27001.
• Exposure to vendor risk assessments.
• Entry-level cybersecurity certification or progress toward one.

Special Instructions to Applicants: For this position, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Exempt, Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Background Check
Required

EEO Statement

Washburn is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching focused academic
environment and a curriculum that engages the diversity of human experience across the globe. We seek candidates who are committed to
Washburn’s efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from
members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Application materials should clearly articulate how the
candidate will contribute to the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through their teaching, research, and/or
service.

Washburn University is an EOE. Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

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