Information Security Analyst I (CS27-049)

Information Security Analyst I (CS27-049)

Ready to turn your cybersecurity skills into real-world impact

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Information Security Analyst I (CS27-049) to help protect the systems data and people that matter most.

The Information Security Analyst I reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for SIUE and collects data for creating information security policies and procedures assists in research to analyze and implement risk mitigation and monitors information security systems consistent with organizational security goals and industry best practices.

Why SIUE

Employing more than 2400 faculty and staff members SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year the Universitys presence generates almost 9000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• The Information Security Analyst I is expected to stay up-to-date on the latest threat intelligence including hackers methodologies in order to help the CISO and Information Technology Services (ITS) anticipate potential security perimeter breaches including cybersecurity specific attacks within the comprehensive information security program response
• Provides tier 1 consulting and tier 2 support through triage and thorough problem analysis with regard to technical system and application programs related to security operations and security events; documents security findings and monitors and configures installed information security systems
  
  

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
A. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT) IT Management Programming IT systems or a closely related discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associates Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelors Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
B. Work experience in IT-related functions such as hardware/software support programming network design network engineering IT systems integration or closely related field.
AND
Years can be concurrent
-1 years of experience in at least one of the following information security domains including hands on experience with software troubleshooting practices and technologies for securing information assets: Risk Management Asset Security Security Engineering Communications/Network Security ID & Access Management Security Assessment & Testing Sec Ops Software Development Security
-Understanding of common IT threats vulnerabilities defenses principles and policies of information security.

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Management Engineering Library & Information Science Computer Management and Information Systems (CMIS) Cybersecurity or other relevant field
-Experience with AI and AI assisted security tools including MicroSoft Azure MS Defender CoPilot ChatGPT CrowdStrike and Splunk SIEM.

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Illinois Residency Requirement:Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification:State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number:5031 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes at a minimum a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense) NGB22 form (National Guard) or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit please refer to theGuide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening:All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checks such as a drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information:

Visa Sponsorship & F-1/J-1 Visas
SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.

International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

E-Verify

SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys E-Verify program.

SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number participation confirmation or related documentation.

SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements including completion and maintenance of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation please reach out to us at or via email at:

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information please email.