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SENIOR IT SECURITY ANALYST

Western Governors University

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Health insurance
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Paid parental leave
Paid time off
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FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals,
communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your
part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online,
competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place
to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university
has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received
praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your
role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate,
creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

As a Senior IT Security Analyst you will work closely with the infrastructure
team to act as a liaison between Security and Infrastructure teams.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
 * Functions as a senior lead IT Security Analyst in one or more of the
   following: penetration testing, incident handling/digital forensics,
   continuous monitoring, intrusion detection/prevention), auditing, risk
   analysis, compliance, security awareness, threat hunting, vendor risk
   analysis and identity and access efforts.
 * Functions in abstract, conceptual, and architectural work as in granular
   technical implementation and configuration work.
 * Supports the creation of tools, processes, and communications that support
   information security initiatives. Participates in the development of security
   policies, standards, and procedures.
 * Develops and maintains a risk mitigation strategy for the organization that
   includes a determination of inherent risk, residual risk, and risk tolerance.
 * Develops and applies policies, standards, and procedures.
 * Analyzes phishing emails utilizing industry standard tools.
 * Monitors Endpoint Security utilizing tools such as DLP, HIPS, Client Proxy,
   EPP, IPS/IDS and local firewalls to establish a baseline and identify
   anomalous behavior. Understands data encryption strategies. Strives for
   optimal policy of balance in security and performance.
 * Participates in tactical projects as they arise to clarify and responds to
   identified security risks across different technical domains. Assists in
   project testing and technical documentation.
 * Executes established security practices with consistency and discipline.
   Monitors alerts for security incidents and escalate, as needed. Process large
   quantities of data based on significance.
 * Collaborates with engineers to support standardized practices and follow
   routine processes to promote secure systems. Recommends new tools for
   penetration testing, assessment, and secure product validation.
 * Identifies and creates process improvements.
 * Processes service request tickets efficiently and reliably.
 * Participates in Correction of Errors (CoE), often with members of other
   teams.
 * Participates with incident response activities.
 * Participates in risk assessment activities.
 * Monitors and tests fixes and patches to ensure vulnerabilities have been
   appropriately mitigated.
 * Continuously monitors tools for events that could lead to an incident and
   work with business partners to ensure data protection and remediation.
 * Understands the implications of privacy laws and regulations (i.e. GDPR and
   CCPA).
 * Responsible for tuning and filtering of events and information, creating
   custom views and content using available tools following approved
   methodology.
 * Facilitates an effective response to vendor risk assessments using
   industry-standard methods (i.e. SIG, HECVAT, VSAQ, or CIS, SANS Top 20) as
   well as business requests for information (ROIs)
 * Consults with various areas of the business as an information security
   subject matter expert
 * Leads correlation efforts with data from IPS/IDS with data from other
   sources.
 * Mitigates misuse, malware, or unauthorized activity on monitored networks.
 * Performs activities needed to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
 * Administers security information and event management including devices,
   watch list, alerting, threat feeds, and problem resolution.
 * Administers a SIEM, including devices, watch list, alerting, threat feeds,
   and problem resolution.
 * Researches emerging security technologies, tactics, trends, and exploits.
   Prepares reports and presentations periodically for management and
   developers.
 * Participates in ongoing status meetings to update Information Security
   members of initiatives and ongoing projects.
 * Maintains user security by evaluating security standards and access controls.
 * Manages security test lab including daily activities, documentation,
   maintenance, component installation/configuration, and facility evolution.
 * Provide policy and technical advice to internal stakeholders to ensure new
   initiatives conform to current corporate security architecture.
 * Applies design theories and principles in researching, designing, and
   developing, while maintaining security architectures of the company.
 * Contributes to security operations and technology projects that have tactical
   and operational impact to all business segments of WGU.
 * Supports the creation and maintenance of an effective security architecture
   for the corporation that maps to business requirements.
 * Collaborates with IT leadership and other business leaders to provide
   integrated security planning and recommendations for innovative technologies
   that will enhance the current security posture of the organization system
   protection.
 * Manages subscriptions to vendors’ security/vulnerability alerts and assess
   vendor alerts by establishing a response plan based on the platform,
   severity, and applicability of the threat.
 * Reviews and maintains inventory and documentation for “golden images” for all
   operating systems from security and baseline configuration perspective
 * Performs other related duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
 * Maintains knowledge of NIST, ISO, and PCI-DSS standards as well as FERPA,
   GLBA, GDPR, HIPAA, FTC regulations. Contributes to developing assessment
   plans building on the methodologies promoted by these standards and
   regulations to quantify risk.
 * Maintains proficiency with computing technologies (Windows Server, Linux,
   databases, TCP/IP network stack, scripting languages, etc.)
 * Working knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for
   detecting intrusions via intrusion detection technologies.
 * Ability to use network management tools to analyze network traffic patterns.
 * Ability to tune sensors, read, and interpret signatures.
 * Ability to create alerts and automated responses.
 * Ability to generate and articulate performance metrics.
 * Ability to identify and communicate the risk of vulnerabilities.
 * Ability to identify internal and external trends to identify risks.
 * Ability to articulate risk to management.
 * Execute established security practices with consistency and discipline
 * Results oriented, self-motivated, and self-directed.
 * Familiarity with network architectures, network services & devices, system
   types, development platforms, and software suites (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle,
   Linux, etc.)
 * Technical skills in patch and vulnerability assessment, analytical theory,
   networking, operating systems, incident response methodology and ability to
   compose management level summaries as needed.
 * Understanding and working knowledge of security forensics.
 * Works well with others, maintaining a positive work environment by
   communicating in a manner to promote positive relations with customers,
   co-workers, and management.
 * Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate with purpose,
   clarity, and accuracy.
 * Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills required.
   Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner with a solution driven
   approach to problems.
 * Demonstrated pragmatic, adaptable, and result-driven approach to information
   security risk management.
 * Methodical, data-driven approach to security and risk analysis; ability to
   think imaginatively in order to implement security improvements


Job Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
 * Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent
 * 5 years of Information Security experience
 * Experience with security industry standards and best practices. Proven
   experience with interpretation and implementation of those standards in a
   corporate environment.
 * Experience with open-source security tools (i.e. Kali, Nessus, Fortify,
   AppScan, Nexpose, SAINT, Burp, NMap, Metasploit, Meterpreter, Wireshark,
   Kismet, Aircrack-ng, Eramba, etc)


Preferred Qualifications:
 * Relevant security certifications– (CISSP, GIAC, ISACA, CEH, etc.)
   Certifications.
 * Experience recommending additional security requirements and safeguards
 * Experience in development of end user operating manuals and documentation
 * Familiarity with Cloud infrastructure
 * Experience preparing System Security Plans and supporting Cybersecurity/IA
   testing.
 * Experience with NAC and MDM.
 * Knowledge of OWASP a plus.


Why join WGU?
 * You will be part of a growing, diverse, inclusive workforce, committed to
   creating pathways to a better life for our students by expanding access to
   education for everyone
 * We provide comprehensive dental, vision, and medical benefits, with paid
   parental leave and inclusive family forming benefits
 * We offer generous retirement and HSA company contributions
 * We offer paid time off, and depending on role, options for flexible and
   remote work
 * You will also have opportunity for continuous learning! Employees and their
   families receive discounted undergraduate and graduate WGU tuition


*Current WGU employees must submit their internal application prior to 3/20/2023
to be considered for this position*

Disclaimer: This Job Description has been designed to indicate the general
nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed by employees
within this classification. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities, and qualifications that are required of the employee
to do this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time
with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract of
employment and the University may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any
time.

As an equal opportunity employer, we recognize our strength lies in our people
and commit to creating an inclusive environment where all can thrive, regardless
of race, age, gender orientation, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

#LI-AW2
#LI-Remote

As an equal opportunity employer, WGU recognizes that our strength lies in our
people. We are committed to diversity.



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