The Position

Title: Security Analyst

Position Type: Full time

Requisition No:23181

Category: Classified

Supervisor: Director of Information Systems

Last Updated: July 2022

Job Purpose:The security analyst position is responsible for supporting Calbright cybersecurity initiatives which include performing risk assessments, executing mitigation efforts, and developing risk metrics and reports.

Location:Remote, various locations throughout California

Salary Range:The proposed beginning salary range for this position is $129,023.49 - $142,272.56. Final salary will be determined upon the adoption of a Classified Salary Schedule which is currently being negotiated.

Position Overview

In this role, the successful candidate would be responsible for overseeing and managing security operations and compliance for all faculty/student systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, training, and if required, vendor escalation as well as providing written documentation of new features and functionality. Creation and recommendation of policies are a key component of this role.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the role and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed within the scope of work.

Participate in the planning and design of firm security architecture, under the direction of the IT Infrastructure Manager;
Participate in the creation of firm security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures) under the direction of the IT Infrastructure Manager and the IT Director;
Participate in the planning and design of the firm Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan, under the direction of the IT Infrastructure Manager.
Demonstrate foresight in recognizing potential or existing security issues, vulnerabilities, and threats and work with cross functional teams to implement remediation;
Recommend additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise security;
Perform the deployment, integration and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the enterprise’s security documents specifically.
Stay up-to-date on the latest security intelligence, including hackers’ methodologies, in order to anticipate security breaches;
Maintain up-to-date baselines for the secure configuration and operations of all in-place devices, whether they be under direct control (i.e., security tools) or not (i.e., workstations, servers, network devices, etc.).
Perform other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills are required to isolate problems, recommend solutions and implement solutions.
The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, staff and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in an information security and/or application security administration role; AND

Associate's Degree in the field of computer science, programming, engineering, or similar area;

5+ years of experience in an information security and/or application security administration role;
Enterprise security technology experience with Antivirus, DLP, SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, Vulnerability/Configuration Assessment Tools, Content Filtering, Firewalls, Routing, Policies, and strong knowledge of IP, TCP/IP and networking protocols.

Desired Qualifications

One or more of the following certifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
- CCNA
- Associate of (ISC)2
7+ years in an enterprise application security and/or information security technology administration role managing, implementing, configuring SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, Vulnerability/Configuration Assessment systems.
Experience in a fast-paced and/or startup environment
Experience developing security policies, procedures, and best practices

Working Conditions and Travel

Calbright College is a statewide online college where all instruction and support are done via various online technologies both in person and remotely. Calbright College has administrative offices in Sacramento available for use. When working remotely, employees should be able and willing to use digital communication tools as used by the college, and have the ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Calbright College policies, procedures, and Title IX.
Calbright College celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing Calbright College’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Requires the ability to function in a remote online instructional environment performing work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to use hearing and speech to make presentations to groups and carry on conversations over the phone and in-person. Requires speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in one-on-one and small group settings, on the phone, and to distinguish sound prompts from various types of equipment. Requires near visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens. Requires sufficient hand/arm/finger dexterity to retrieve work materials, operate a personal computer keyboard, and operate standard office equipment. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Calbright College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Calbright College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Who We Are

Calbright College is one of California’s newest community colleges – the first statewide, online campus designed to bridge the gap between employers with unfilled positions and students who don’t have either the time or money to attend a traditional school. Our mission is to increase economic mobility and close equity gaps for working adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education by offering online, flexible, affordable skills-based programs that provide tangible economic value for both working adults and hiring managers.

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