Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

Location

St. Davids

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1142

Department

Technology Services

Opening Date

07/14/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

The Cyber Security Analyst, reporting to the Director of Technical Services, is responsible for providing support for cyber security related issues and systems. This position will establish new cyber security protocols and policies. The position will also support and maintain existing security software. The mission of the Cyber Security Analyst is to ensure the security and integrity of EU's information and systems.

Position Responsibilities

The tasks and responsibilities of the Cyber Security Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying privacy and security concerns.
• Providing technical support for security MDR/EDR suites.
• Leading the development and execution of security programs and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with all security policies and procedures.
• Participating in threat hunting and threat detection.
• Participating in fraud detection and mitigation.
• Analyzing malicious behavior.
• Developing and communicating technical security reports.
• Advising management of security risks.

Specific Experience in:

• Monitoring and implementing antivirus/security software.
• Creating security policies and procedures.
• Assessing existing systems for security issues and risks.
• Creating incident reports as necessary.
• Assessing any security breaches and identifying vulnerabilities.

Character:

• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence, and affirmation.
• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Status: Staff, full-time, salaried, exempt,40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree or 6+ years of demonstrated experience in enterprise cyber security work is required.
• Blue Team Level 1 certification is strongly desired.
• Experience in higher education is strongly preferred.
• This individual is dedicated and committed with strong analytical skills.
• An individual who has a clear understanding of the critical role cybersecurity plays.
• The ability to balance a complex set of priorities and issues is critical.
• Prior technical work experience supporting risk management, security services, and oversight of enterprise MDR/EDR is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively with other teams are essential.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

1) Affidavit;

2) FBI Criminal Record Check;

3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;

4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

For all positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time faculty and staff including healthcare coverage, retirement plan contributions, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, tuition remission and tuition exchange participation as well as an extensive holiday, summer hours and paid time off leave schedule.

Part-time Regular staff who are scheduled 30-36 hours per week over the course of a year, receive a full benefit package based on their part-time scheduled hours. Healthcare coverage is based on the ACA medical coverage guidelines. Affiliate faculty receive a benefit package as outlined with their covenant. Adjunct faculty may be eligible for medical coverage under the ACA after an annual one year lookback review.

Part-time staff who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week schedule are eligible for employer contribution towards the retirement plan after one year of employment. Eligibility rules apply. Adjunct faculty may make employee deferral contributions towards the retirement plan.

Part-Time Graduate Assistant Coaches are eligible for participation in the Tuition Remission Coaches Program.

Temporary, Contractors and Seasonal Employees: Individuals in this status are scheduled on an as-needed-basis and are not eligible for participation in the University's benefits programs.

Detailed information regarding our benefits program and eligibility is provided once hired or you can contact Human Resources with any questions.

Employer Eastern University

Address 1300 Eagle Road

St. Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087

Phone 610-341-5986

Website http://www.eastern.edu