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Texas A&M University · 1 month ago

Security Analyst I P68

Bryan, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$3,896.88/mo - $5,416.66/mo

0+ years exp

Texas A&M University is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. They are seeking a Security Analyst I to analyze events within the environment to mitigate cyber threats and respond to incidents effectively.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources

Document and escalate incidents that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment

Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack

Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts

Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CybersecurityNetwork securityPacket-level analysisVulnerability researchTechnical writingMulti-tasking

Required

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Four months of information technology, information security or cybersecurity work experience

Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies

Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy

Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities

Knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures

Knowledge of cyber attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks)

Skilled in researching vulnerabilities and exploits utilized in traffic

Skilled in using protocol analyzers

Skilled in performing packet-level analysis

Skilled in technical writing

Skilled in preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards

Ability to interpret the information collected by network and host detection tools

Ability to apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only

Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices

Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply

A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

A defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

If applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor

Additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs to promote work/life balance

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees