SENIOR INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

Posting Number: SRGV8938
Number of Vacancies:
1
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department: Information Security
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of
Job:
Responsible for the implementation, configuration, operation, and ongoing maintenance of the various security solutions and the
identification, investigation and resolution of security events detected by those systems. Ensures the university is in compliance with UT
System policies as well as state and federal statutes and regulations.

Description of Duties:

• Develops, implements,
  monitors and supports the access control, data confidentiality, system integrity, system reliability, system audit and recovery methods and
  procedures.
• Ensures the overall university security program is in compliance with UTS 165 and TAC 202.
• Collaborates with
  information technology network security to resolve complex specific incidents and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Ensures that all
  consultation on information security controls related to university information systems are appropriate and operating as intended.
• Coordinates and documents response and recovery of abuse of systems and information resources, violation of policies, privacy issues,
  and related incidents with proper authorities.
• Oversees risk assessment assistance requests and makes recommendations to
  management.
• Acts as main point of contact regarding university audits.
• Reviews and analyzes intrusion detection reports
  provided by UT System for unusual patterns, security breaches, and exploitation of information resources.
• Develops, prepares and
  recommends improvements for documentation, including security policies and procedures, security notifications and alerts.
• Develops
  and implements processes to secure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources and technology.
• Observes, monitors, evaluates, and reports security policy compliance.
• Keeps current with IT network security and recommends
  improvements for 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, participates as an internal consulting resource on viruses, spyware, exploits, computer forensics, recovery and similar subject
  matter and recommends improvements to the university security program.
• Evaluates and recommends new information security policies,
  procedures, standards, guidelines, tools, technologies, organizational changes, etc.
• Actively participates in the higher education
  security community such as Educause, REN-ISAC, Unisog, etc.
• Participates in university committees and meetings with the UT System
  Security Council.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
General supervision from
assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of 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 Cybersecurity or Information Assurance from an accredited
university.

Licenses/Certifications:
Preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP)

Required Experience:

• Four (4) years of relevant IT security, IT operations and/or IT audit experience to
  include the following: deploying, configuring and monitoring security tools and platforms such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, A/V, Firewalls,
  vulnerability scanning and packet analysis tools, basic networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP), common ports and knowledge of risk
  assessment, disaster recovery and business continuity methods and practices, host/network common vulnerabilities and exploits (CVEs) and
  experience with hacker methodologies, tactics, and the tools used or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in unrelated
  field with five (5) 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 with major operating systems, including command-line
  proficiency.
• Knowledge and experience with programing and computer languages such as C#,ASP.NET, SQL, PowerShell, Python, or
  similar.
• Experience in managing, configuring, deploying, and monitoring security infrastructure.
• Experience with standard
  concepts, practices, and procedures for security operation centers.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and standards.
• Experience
  conducting risk assessments and identifying effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience installing, configuring and repairing
  computer hardware and system software.

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. Exposure to standard office
conditions. Indoor activity, exposure to fluorescent lighting, computer emissions, and confined space. Frequent use of personal computer,
copiers, printers, and telephone. Frequent standing, sitting, listening, and talking. Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in
direct contact with others. Job involves moderate amount of walking daily, occasional bending and stooping and infrequent lifting and
climbing. Some travel and weekend work is required, including travel to meetings and training outside the area. May work extended hours.
UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed
primarily in a general office environment.

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. 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/51435jeid-087070b4a63fb944ba5b38de4b8dced4

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