Northern Kentucky University · 1 month ago
IT Security Analyst
Highland Heights, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNorthern Kentucky University is seeking an IT Security Analyst to safeguard its digital ecosystem. The role involves monitoring, investigating, and responding to security threats while managing access and security configurations within Workday and other systems.
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Responsibilities
Monitor, detect, investigate, and remediate security alerts and incidents using SIEM and security tools (AlertLogic, Microsoft Defender, Intune, SCCM, AD/Entra, Cisco Firepower, etc.)
Manage Workday role-based and user-based security, including domain and business process security policies, workflows, and compliance requirements
Perform access troubleshooting, resolve security incidents, and translate access/security needs into system configurations
Conduct Workday identity and access audits; coordinate IAM changes tied to system updates
Investigate and remediate alerts in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students; support SLAs for alerts, availability, and responsiveness
Perform digital forensics when needed to preserve and document incident evidence
Ensure proper decommissioning and disposition of NKU-owned electronic assets
Maintain dashboards and reporting for IT operations, the CISO, governance groups, and external auditors
Troubleshoot and maintain SOC tools; ensure rules, configurations, and signatures remain current
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years relevant experience
Hands-on experience with cyber threat detection, incident response, intrusion analysis, and SIEM/MDR platforms
Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments
Identity and access management experience required
Strong documentation, communication, troubleshooting, and prioritization skills
Ability to translate technical concepts for end users
Highly accountable, self-directed, and able to learn new technologies quickly
Occasional evening/weekend availability for critical security events
Preferred
Workday security administration preferred
Company
Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University based in Kentucky with nearly 16,000 students on a suburban campus just across the river from Cincinnati.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
2023 (7)
2022 (17)
2021 (5)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
National Science FoundationHealth Resources and Services AdministrationAmeriCorps Public Allies
2025-05-27Grant· $0.3M
2024-10-01Grant· $2.4M
2024-08-05Grant· $0.26M
Leadership Team
Zac Strobl
Director/Co-Founder - The INKUBATOR
Bonita Brown
Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
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