Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analyst
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$ 54000 - 60000
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About Us:
Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The Colleges fifth president Dr. Mary Way Bolt reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
Cecil College is centrally located in Marylands most northeastern county just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore as well as from Wilmington Delaware.
With a diverse student population Cecil College enrolls approximately 2500 credit students and 3400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.
Through its open admissions policy Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs regardless of age gender ethnic origin sexual orientation disability or socioeconomic status.
Employees of Cecil College including instructors for online and virtual courses must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Information Security Analyst plays a key supporting role in the colleges cybersecurity operations. Under the guidance of the System Security Engineer this position monitors IT systems for potential threats assists with policy compliance tasks and contributes to user education and awareness initiatives. Additionally as a crucial part of the Colleges incident response team the Information Security Analyst supports the efficacy and readiness of technology disaster recovery plans.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Monitor system alerts logs and endpoint protection tools to identify potential security events and escalate them to senior staff as appropriate.
- Support the System Security Engineer during incident response by gathering data documenting findings and performing preliminary triage.
- Assist with compliance activities by preparing audit documentation tracking remediation efforts and maintaining access control records.
- Contribute to information security awareness and training programs by updating materials and coordinating outreach efforts.
- Perform basic vulnerability scans and assist in tracking remediation plans provided by the engineering or infrastructure teams.
- Help maintain identity and access management controls by reviewing user permissions and supporting periodic access reviews.
- Participate in regular risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities as directed.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats tools and best practices; participate in professional development opportunities.
- Maintain documentation of security procedures tools and workflows for future reference and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with IT staff to support secure configuration and deployment of systems.
- Provide guidance on best practices for data protection and cybersecurity.
- Serve on College committees and/or external committees as directed by the supervisor and/or Chief Information Officer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Associate degree; Bachelor degree preferred.
- Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security Microsoft SC-900 or equivalent.
- Experience with help desk ticketing systems or logging tools (e.g. Team Dynamix Splunk Azure Monitor etc.).
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles networking fundamentals and common operating systems.
- Familiarity with tools such as antivirus multi-factor authentication and endpoint security.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in information security.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To be successful in this position candidates will need the following:
- Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g. methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
- Knowledge of laws regulations policies and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy (e.g. GLBA FERPA GDPR HIPAA PCI etc.)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use processing storage and transmission of information or data.
- Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 (SharePoint MS Teams Purview security DLP etc.) is desirable.
- Skill in verbal and written communication facilitation and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of industry security frameworks (e.g. NIST CIS etc.)
- Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality integrity availability authentication non-repudiation).
- Ability to translate sophisticated concepts into simple clear and concise messages that technical and non-technical audiences can quickly comprehend.
- Ability to establish maintain and cultivate positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to multitask and work well individually as well as cooperatively with others in support of team effort.
- Ability and interest to continually learn and grow professionally.
- Ability to build and follow work plans.
- Ability to work across departments and business units to implement the colleges data privacy policies and programs.
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work a varied schedule during critical periods including evenings Saturdays and Sundays.
- Due to the need of interaction with students employees and the college community this position requires in-person presence. This position is eligible for telework of one day per week.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to lift and move up to a maximum of 50 lbs. The physical activity of this position includes but is not limited to: climbing walking stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing pulling lifting grasping twisting and sitting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.
- This position supports information technology at Cecil Colleges main campus in North East MD its additional location in Elkton MD and all additional instructional sites. Travel between these locations is required.
General Benefits:
Cecil College offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package offering medical dental and vision coverage for employee and eligible dependents; generous annual sick and personal leave; 19 paid holidays; tuition assistance and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines; opportunity to enroll in retirement accounts (403B or Maryland State Retirement System based on eligibility guidelines); voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity employee paid short term disability employer provided basic life insurance and accidental death insurance and employee paid voluntary life insurance access to Fitness Center and library. For more information Employee Benefits Cecil College
This is a exempt non-overtime eligible position; Grade 114 (pay scale:$56066-86505). The budgeted salary for the position is $54000-$60000. Applicants initial salary placement is based on internal equity and relevant candidate experience.
Posted on 7/7/2025. For best consideration please apply by July 21 2025.
Based upon the budgeted hours of a position contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.
*We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race color national origin ancestry age religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic status genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
