Information Security Analyst

Posting Number: SRGV8934
Number of Vacancies:
1
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department: Information Security
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of
Job:
Responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, monitoring and support of digital access control, data
confidentiality, system integrity, system reliability, system audit, recovery methods and procedures. Ensures the university is in
compliance with UT System policies as well as state and federal statutes and regulations.

Description of Duties:

• Assists with the development, implementation, monitoring and support of digital access control, data confidentiality, system integrity,
  system reliability, system audit, recovery methods and procedures.
• Analyzes the various security solutions and the identification,
  investigation and resolution of security events detected by those systems.
• Supports the university information technology security
  program for compliance with UTS 165 and TAC 202.
• Works with information technology network security to resolve incidents and
  escalates complex issues to management as appropriate.
• Provides information and consultation to the university community on
  information security issues related to university information systems to ensure security controls are appropriate and operating as
  intended.
• Participates in the response and recovery of abuse of systems and information resources, violation of policies, privacy
  issues, and related incidents.
• Supports security equipment to ensure proper operation including configurations, upgrades,
  installations including reviewing all IT procurement to ensure compliance with security provisions and system specifications.
• Provides standard technical assistance in the selection, configuration, deployment and maintenance of security products as needed.
• Provides risk assessment assistance for procurements.
• Keeps current with IT network security, to aid in disaster recovery,
  business continuity, intrusion detection, incident remediation, monitoring of network and bandwidth resources, and other pertinent security
  software and utilities.
• Keeps current with advancements in information security related subjects, and participates as an internal
  consulting resource on viruses, spyware, exploits, computer forensics, recovery and similar subject matter and provides information for
  campus departmental IT staff.
• Assists in developing and preparing documentation, including security policies and procedures,
  security notifications and alerts.
• Disseminates timely security sensitive information and security alerts via email to the
  university community.
• May participate in new employee orientation to present information on security policies and procedures.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement in the availability and security of information through process improvement and/or
  information technology.
• Actively participates in the higher education security community such as Educause, REN-ISAC, Unisog,
  etc.
• Keeps abreast and ensures compliance with any UT System policy changes and or updates as they apply to the institution.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned
supervisor.

Supervision Given:
May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education:
Bachelors degree in
information security, information technology, computer sciences, or closely related field from an accredited university.

Preferred
Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, or related field from an accredited
university.

Licenses/Certifications:
Preferred: GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), or Certified Ethical Hacker
(CEH), or Security+, or similar certification.

Required Experience:

• Two (2) years of relevant IT security, IT
  operations and/or IT audit experience to include experience with computer hardware and system software, knowledge of host/network common
  vulnerabilities and exploits (CVEs), hacker methodologies and tactics and tools used, basic networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP), or
• Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with three (3) years of the required experience.
• Required experience can be substituted
  for up to two (2) years of education on a 1-for-1 basis.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in configuring, deploying, or
monitoring security infrastructure or tools. Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures for security operation
centers.

Equipment:
Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and applicable software necessary to perform work
assignments e.g. word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred). Use of standard office equipment.

Working
Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is
required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande
Valley.

Other:
Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve. Ability to function independently and as a team
player in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with varying
constituencies and teams. Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Knowledge of security best practice standards such as the Center
for Internet Security (CIS) Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST Cybersecurity Framework and OWASP.

To the extent this position
requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business
and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired
and to continue to be employed in the position.

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category:
Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position
Available Date: 04/29/2026
Grant Funded Position: No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date:

EEO
Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all
individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its
education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for
employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be
held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential
information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit
this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your
submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close
date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our
Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact
information.

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change
based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be
considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

To
apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51436jeid-82ddba6563b6694a9cd950cc9bdbddaf

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