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IT Security Analyst - I 

About the Organization NCU was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. No other university can match NCU's uniquely flexible approach to online learning, which includes weekly course starts and personal one-to-one mentoring from our professionally seasoned, all-doctoral faculty in a class size of one. With no residency requirements, NCU is perfect for the independent, self-motivated student who seeks a world-class education no matter where they live!

Across all four of our Schools - the School of Business & Technology Management, School of Education, School of Psychology, and School of Marriage & Family Therapy - NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically to become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions.

With administrative offices in Prescott Valley and Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Diego, California, as well as students, alumni and faculty in more than 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly-credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
 
Description

 

Have you ever heard the saying, “A company is only as good as the people it keeps?”

 

At Northcentral University, we strongly believe that our University is only as good as our team of staff, faculty and students around the world united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity and accountability.

 

 We celebrate personal and professional growth and desire to see our team members fully realize and reach their potential. When you join the Northcentral team, you will enjoy a challenging, but positive and fun work environment that promotes productivity, achievement and fulfillment.

 

If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to be challenged and inspired in your daily work as part of a growing, success-oriented company, then we want to hear from you!

 

Who We Are:

 

Northcentral University (NCU) was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. Students have the opportunity to earn a degree from a regionally accredited university in the areas of business and technology management, education, psychology and marriage and family therapy while working One-to-One with members of our 100% doctoral faculty via advanced delivery modalities. NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically and become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions.

 

With administrative offices in Prescott Valley and Scottsdale, Arizona, as well as students, alumni and faculty in over 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

 

What We Are Looking For:

Summary

The IT Security Analyst will monitor audit logs on a daily basis so that all security events are in line with University information security policies and procedures. This position will also perform systems vulnerability scanning, penetration testing and coordination of remedial actions, assess security risks and advise on appropriate mitigation strategies, monitor security performance and controls, perform security audits, provide security incident investigation support, and support and advise the University in relation to IT security architecture.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assist Information Security Team members to implement, monitor and audit the Information Security Management Systems (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FERPA) to ensure compliance and continual improvement to accredited standards
  • Perform security monitoring of IT systems to ensure systems are maintained to appropriate security standards 
  • Reviewing system security logs on a daily basis to identify any security threats so that all security events are in line with company information security policies and procedures
  • Monitoring performance of security systems & controls by collecting relevant information and preparing statistical reports
  • Conduct information security audits, vulnerability assessments & penetration testing on infrastructure and different business systems and produce management reports in order to support compliance with the business information security management standards. Coordinate remediation efforts
  • Provide security architecture knowledge to the relevant teams in support of all technology projects and system implementations
  • Respond to emergency situations and security incidents quickly and efficiently
  • Analyze information security risks and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Assist in developing and maintaining information security metrics that measure the effectiveness of the Information Security program
  • Assist in maintaining and set-up of information security documentation and control procedures
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Perform other duties as assigned
 
Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • A genuine interest in IT and information security
  • An understanding of information security management systems/standards such as ISO 27001 & PCI DSS.
  • Internal auditing experience/qualification in Information Security (ISO 27001) or equivalent desirable
  • An aptitude to research and identify emerging standards, products, and security issues, and recommend new products through evaluation
  • Analytical with an aptitude for finding significant patterns in large amounts of data
  • Attention to detail
  • A solid understanding and experience of IT systems administration and/or network engineering
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to maintain the confidentially of security operations and related information
  • Participation in community interest forums, special projects, personal hobbies etc. within this field is considered a merit

Education and Experience

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent work experience in technical environment
  • Experience with three or more: vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, intrusion detection/prevention, security monitoring, policy and procedure, Active Directory, application security assessments, risk assessments, security awareness are desired
  • CISSP, CISA, CISM, SSCP, or Security+ certification preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the team member to be able to:

  • Sit, stand, kneel, walk and reach
  • Be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20 pounds
  • Hear well enough to communicate with others
    Read a computer screen and written material
  • Write, type and use phone system

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions
 

Good working environment with the absence of disagreeable conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

What We Offer:

In addition to excellent earning potential and a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays and PTO—Northcentral University supports the professional growth of its team members through education benefits, growth opportunities and room for advancement.

Are you ready to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to join a growing team of passionate individuals who work together to change lives through higher education?    Apply today!

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Category Information Technology  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  

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