Information Security Analyst

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We are an affirmativeaction/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with this commitment we welcome all to apply including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Information Security Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Chief Information Security Officer/Director of Information Security in developing and maintaining Binghamton Universitys information security capabilities implementing security controls responding to information security incidents and monitoring administrative academic systems and the University network for policy enforcement and compliance. The Information Security Analyst will work with cross-functional teams to design and implement security initiatives; serve as a resource person on specific information security technologies and technology-related compliance requirements.

The Information Security Analyst reports to the Chief Information Security Officer/Director of Information Security and works closely with Information Technology Services (ITS) leadership to build awareness and implementation of security controls within the department and across the University.

In addition the Information Security Analyst will:

• Triage process and close out technical client requests
• Track and ensure adequate and timely resolution to all audit and risk assessment findings or issues relating to information security
• Recommend remediation strategies and technologies for mitigating risks
• Evaluate current and future requirements and develop or recommend technical and operational solutions accordingly
• Support and manage risk mitigation tools as needed
• Develop specifications and standards for equipment software and procedures in support of University policies
• Investigate internal and external reports of information security issues
• Assist in analyzing results from intrusion detection systems intrusion prevention systems network mapping software log analysis and other tools to detect respond to and mitigate information security related vulnerabilities and incidents
• Maintain audit and oversight of processes procedures and tools used to ensure security controls
• Maintain metrics and prepare reports
• Perform trend and root cause analysis
• Liaison with various University constituencies on behalf of the CISO as needed
• Serves as a resource person in assessing systems processes and projects against compliance requirements control objectives and security best practices; interacts with internal and external technical staff and consults with project teams at various stages of project cycles
• Must be able to maintain data confidentiality and compliance with regulatory requirements (GLBA CMMC HIPAA FERPA PCI etc.)

This is a fully in-person position located at Binghamton Universitys main campus in Vestal NY.

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (completed by May 2026) OR an Associates degree plus 2 years of professional Information Security experience
• Proven ability to apply core Information Security concepts (e.g. CIA triad risk assessment or encryption) through completed coursework certifications or professional projects
• Experience producing technical documentation such as lab reports incident summaries or system walkthroughs for a technical or non-technical audience
• Documented experience contributing to a shared goal within a team environment (e.g. senior capstone projects professional workgroups or student organizations)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks or projects with competing deadlines in an academic or professional setting

Preferred:

• Professional experience with Incident Management/Response and EDR tools
• Technical proficiency in querying and analyzing log files within SPLUNK Microsoft Sentinel or similar SIEM platforms
• Hands-on experience navigating Google Security Center or Microsoft 365 Security Center
• Working knowledge of network topologies architectures (OSI model) protocols (TCP/IP) and addressing schemes
• Experience operating Unix and Windows-based security tools (e.g. nmap Snort or Group Policy Management)
• Ability to write or modify scripts in Python PHP or Powershell to automate security tasks
• Experience implementing or auditing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including NIST PCI-DSS FERPA GLBA HIPAA DFARS CMMC ITIL/ITSM or ITAR
• Experience working within large-scale complex environments such as Higher Education Healthcare or Research facilities
• Experience using configuring or securing AI models and automated agents

Visasponsorshipis not available for this position. If you currently needsponsorshipor will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization you do not meet eligibility requirements.Additionally please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Special Notes:

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: for Internal Applicants: May 7 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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